Removal of HIV- and LGBTQ-Related CDC Webpages Creates Dangerous Gaps in Scientific Information

Removing of HIV- and LGBTQ-Associated CDC Webpages Creates Harmful Gaps in Scientific Data 

The elimination of HIV- and LGBTQ-related sources from the web sites of the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention and different well being businesses is deeply regarding and creates a harmful hole in scientific info and information to watch and reply to illness outbreaks. Entry to this info is essential for infectious ailments and HIV well being care professionals who take care of individuals with HIV and members of the LGBTQ group and is crucial to efforts to finish the HIV epidemic. That is particularly necessary as ailments resembling HIV, mpox, sexually transmitted infections and different sicknesses threaten public well being and impression the complete inhabitants. Well timed and correct info from the CDC guides scientific follow and insurance policies, that are important for controlling infections and safeguarding well being. 

–Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP — President, IDSA 

–Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH, FIDSA — Chair, HIVMA