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

Elimination of HIV- and LGBTQ-Associated CDC Webpages Creates Harmful Gaps in Scientific Info 

The elimination of HIV- and LGBTQ-related sources from the web sites of the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention and different well being companies is deeply regarding and creates a harmful hole in scientific data and knowledge to observe and reply to illness outbreaks. Entry to this data 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 corresponding to HIV, mpox, sexually transmitted infections and different diseases threaten public well being and influence all the inhabitants. Well timed and correct data from the CDC guides scientific observe 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