JAMA March 2025 PMID 39964339

As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Information Gaps.

Rita Rubin

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82
Peak: 51 in Feb 2025
across 6 sources since Jan 2025

Extended reach

2,239,184
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Total likes

151

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Jan 2025 – Jul 2025

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What people are saying

The social discussions express strong agreement with the article’s concerns, with phrases like 'My biggest concern - it's going to hurt patients' and references to legal challenges and reliability issues. The tone and choice of words reveal concern and urgency, emphasizing that the modifications threaten not only public trust but also the quality of health care, thus exhibiting high engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree that the CDC webpage changes threaten patient care, reflecting widespread concern among health professionals.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity and concern, repeatedly referencing the potential dangers and reliability issues, indicating strong interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts delve into detailed criticisms, emphasizing legal, health, and trust implications, demonstrating deep engagement with the topic.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight serious consequences for public health and patient safety, suggesting the issue has a high potential to influence health policies and trust.

Abstract in brief

  • The CDC's webpages being missing or altered are creating significant gaps in important health information.
  • These gaps are negatively impacting healthcare providers' ability to deliver accurate and timely patient care.
  • Efforts are underway to address these issues and ensure vital health information remains accessible to support patient care efforts.

Top posts

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Dr Philippa Whitford
@Dr_PhilippaW · X

Truly Through the Looking Glass! As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Information Gaps | Sexual Health | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/tPZ7uhDQj9

Feb 19, 2025 · 22 likes · 11 shares · 37,800 followers View post →
JAMA
@JAMA_current · X

Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among health care professionals about the reliability of the information. https://t.co/jrMf5qepr8

Mar 19, 2025 · 16 likes · 8 shares · 487,759 followers View post →
Anthony Costello
@globalhlthtwit · X

The censorship of US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) medical and health guidance and its impact on patients. https://t.co/QRyrjoS34K

Feb 21, 2025 · 14 likes · 9 shares · 79,855 followers View post →
JAMA
@JAMA_current · X

Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among health care professionals about the reliability of the information. #MedX https://t.co/gV6CRYXy3U

Feb 18, 2025 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 487,759 followers View post →
Dan Vergano
@danvergano.bsky.social · Bluesky

"As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Information Gaps" jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... “That’s my biggest concern—it’s going to hurt patients.”

Feb 18, 2025 · 12 likes · 10 shares View post →
Pantéa Javidan, JD, PhD.
@pjavidan.bsky.social · Bluesky

New JAMA article re: politically-driven modifications to CDC webpages resulting in removal & alteration of essential health data, prompting legal challenges & widespread concern among medical professionals re reliability of evidence-based guidance for patient care pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39964339/

Feb 19, 2025 · 4 likes · 4 shares View post →

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RT @JAMA_current: Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among h…

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@JAMA_current · X

Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among health care professionals about the reliability of the information. https://t.co/jrMf5qepr8

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RT @FrancesMair: Changes to CDC’s Website Threaten Patients, Public Health https://t.co/SRCdyBLWsj

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@thartman2u · X

RT @FrancesMair: Changes to CDC’s Website Threaten Patients, Public Health https://t.co/SRCdyBLWsj

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Frances Mair
@FrancesMair · X

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RT @globalhlthtwit: The censorship of US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) medical and health guidance and its impact on patients. https://t…

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Grant Gershner, MD
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RT @clbuonpane: https://t.co/JF5WWNdTze

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@sanerefrain · X

RT @globalhlthtwit: The censorship of US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) medical and health guidance and its impact on patients. https://t…

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RT @globalhlthtwit: The censorship of US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) medical and health guidance and its impact on patients. https://t…

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@donnaspongebob · X

RT @globalhlthtwit: The censorship of US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) medical and health guidance and its impact on patients. https://t…

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RT @globalhlthtwit: The censorship of US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) medical and health guidance and its impact on patients. https://t…

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Quailhi
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Aletheia
@doeBsaft · X

RT @globalhlthtwit: The censorship of US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) medical and health guidance and its impact on patients. https://t…

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Anthony Costello
@globalhlthtwit · X

The censorship of US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) medical and health guidance and its impact on patients. https://t.co/QRyrjoS34K

Feb 21, 2025 · 14 likes · 9 shares · 79,855 followers View post →
Christie Buonpane
@clbuonpane · X

https://t.co/JF5WWNdTze

Feb 20, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,495 followers View post →
Kenny Lin, MD, MPH
@kennylinafp.bsky.social · Bluesky

As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Information Gaps jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... Thanks to @ritarubin.bsky.social for sharing my concerns in this excellent @jama.com news article. I'll reiterate: "My biggest concern - it's going to hurt patients."

Feb 20, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Maralyn Terry
@terry_maralyn · X

RT @Dr_PhilippaW: Truly Through the Looking Glass! As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Informa…

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Dr. Sue Vazakas
@SuetheLibrarian · X

https://t.co/wAqP6VQJ0X

Feb 19, 2025 · 1 like · 972 followers View post →
Pantéa Javidan, JD, PhD
@pjavidan · X

Full text link: https://t.co/dN5S43aP99

Feb 19, 2025 · 4,944 followers View post →
Pantéa Javidan, JD, PhD.
@pjavidan.bsky.social · Bluesky

New JAMA article re: politically-driven modifications to CDC webpages resulting in removal & alteration of essential health data, prompting legal challenges & widespread concern among medical professionals re reliability of evidence-based guidance for patient care pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39964339/

Feb 19, 2025 · 4 likes · 4 shares View post →
Judy Stone
@drjudystone.bsky.social · Bluesky

Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39964339/

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Bryce Montane MD MSCI
@BryceMontane · X

Changes to CDC’s Website Threaten Patients, Public Health https://t.co/n7NsRRS4FT

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@janethomson1952 · X

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@jlbps · X

RT @Dr_PhilippaW: Truly Through the Looking Glass! As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Informa…

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@DannyLenaghan · X

RT @Dr_PhilippaW: Truly Through the Looking Glass! As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Informa…

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@entropyGP · X

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@hazelglasgow · X

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@christinawhowe · X

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@Dr_PhilippaW · X

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Feb 19, 2025 · 22 likes · 11 shares · 37,800 followers View post →
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@maggietarpley · X

Changes to CDC’s Website Threaten Patients, Public Health --Changes to CDC’s Website Threaten Patients, Public Health --As Missing & Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Information Gaps https://t.co/wgFIY8S9SR

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@dialogicspace · X

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@donna165.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Teresa Hartman
@thartman2u · X

RT @pat_devine: Can we ever trust the CDC again? Great piece by Rita Rubin at JAMA. #medlibs https://t.co/BMVwVFRZI0

Feb 18, 2025 · 1 share · 3,476 followers View post →
Ardie
@ArdieVeritas · X

Missing medical data threatens the health of people. https://t.co/wC8N9dncZm

Feb 18, 2025 · 257 followers View post →
Prof. Rod
@rodedc1 · X

@MdBreathe Too bad that page is NOT one of the missing ... https://t.co/U2zUnHobWu

Feb 18, 2025 · 1,904 followers View post →
Paige Norman (American Ama)
@AmericanAmaPN · X

As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Information Gaps "But in the last few weeks, she wonders if she can still trust the veracity of information on https://t.co/TOrlCQR22n."

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Patricia J. Devine
@pat_devine · X

Can we ever trust the CDC again? Great piece by Rita Rubin at JAMA. #medlibs https://t.co/BMVwVFRZI0

Feb 18, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,151 followers View post →
Prof. Rod
@rodedc1 · X

I am missing the one that says "you aren't a horse y'all ... As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Information Gaps | Sexual Health | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/pUqN8WnVRr

Feb 18, 2025 · 1,904 followers View post →
T.kimura
@jjcrazydiamond · X

RT @JAMA_current: Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among h…

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@danvergano.bsky.social · Bluesky

"As Missing and Altered CDC Webpages Threaten Patient Care, Efforts Grow to Fill Information Gaps" jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... “That’s my biggest concern—it’s going to hurt patients.”

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@patamonlover · X

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@AdeAdamson · X

RT @JAMA_current: Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among h…

Feb 18, 2025 · 4 shares · 7,768 followers View post →
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@Consumer__Watch · X

RT @JAMA_current: Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among h…

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@JAMA_current · X

Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among health care professionals about the reliability of the information. #MedX https://t.co/gV6CRYXy3U

Feb 18, 2025 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 487,759 followers View post →
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@DrRx_turnTXblue · X

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@LizThatGirlCA · X

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@JAMAHealthForum · X

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JAMA
@JAMA_current · X

Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among health care professionals about the reliability of the information. https://t.co/gV6CRYXy3U

Feb 18, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 487,759 followers View post →
JAMA
@JAMA_current · X

Recent changes to the CDC website, including the removal and modification of numerous pages, have raised concerns among health care professionals about the reliability of the information. https://t.co/gV6CRYXy3U

Feb 18, 2025 · 487,759 followers View post →