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CDC Health Database Pauses Raise Public Health Concerns

1/27/2026

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By late October 2025, 46% of the 82 regularly updated CDC health surveillance databases had paused, with 87% of those vaccine-related.
Researchers attribute the pauses to budget cuts and personnel reductions under the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, coinciding with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as HHS Secretary.
Experts warn the lapses could hinder public health responses and erode trust in federal health institutions.

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Story summary

By late October 2025, 46% of the 82 regularly updated CDC health surveillance databases had paused, with 87% of those vaccine-related.
Researchers attribute the pauses to budget cuts and personnel reductions under the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, coinciding with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as HHS Secretary.
Experts warn the lapses could hinder public health responses and erode trust in federal health institutions.