CDC Database Pauses Raise Concerns
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January 27, 2026
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46% of CDC databases reported unexplained lapses by October
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Most affected databases focused on vaccination surveillance.
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COVID-19, influenza, and RSV were the most impacted topics.
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Transparency in database updates was highlighted as essential.
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Significant public health implications were raised due to these pauses.
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Audit revealed that many paused databases lacked recent data.
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CDC needs minimum transparency standards in reporting.
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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.
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1
46% of CDC databases reported unexplained lapses by October
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2
Most affected databases focused on vaccination surveillance.
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3
COVID-19, influenza, and RSV were the most impacted topics.
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4
Transparency in database updates was highlighted as essential.
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5
Significant public health implications were raised due to these pauses.
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6
Audit revealed that many paused databases lacked recent data.
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7
CDC needs minimum transparency standards in reporting.
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