CDC Database Pauses Raise Concerns
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January 27, 2026
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A systematic audit reviewed 82 CDC databases and found that by October 2025, 38 (46%) of them had unexplained reporting lapses, mainly affecting vaccination surveillance. None of the databases that remained current provided vaccination-related data. The audit revealed significant implications for public trust and evidence-based decision-making due to these updates pausing at a crucial time, especially as vaccine-preventable diseases surge. The research, led by Dr. Jeremy W. Jacobs from Vanderbilt University, highlighted the need for improved transparency in federal databases.
1. 46% of CDC databases reported unexplained lapses by October 2025.2. Most affected databases focused on vaccination surveillance.3. COVID-19, influenza, and RSV were the most impacted topics.4. Transparency in database updates was highlighted as essential.5. Significant public health implications were raised due to these pauses.6. Audit revealed that many paused databases lacked recent data.7. CDC needs minimum transparency standards in reporting.
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