The Trump administration has issued directives instructing federal health agencies, such as the NIH and CDC, to halt all public communication until further notice. This pause in messaging is intended to allow the new administration to review and prioritize communications. The pause is scheduled to last until February 1st and is considered a standard practice during transitions. However, concerns have been raised about the potential impact on critical health and safety information, such as reports on bird flu and seasonal flu. Additionally, there are reports of delays in approving research grants, which could hamper progress in important areas like asthma, pediatric cancer, and infectious diseases. The lack of communication and clarity surrounding these decisions has caused frustration among scientists and uncertainty about the future of important research projects. As federal health agencies navigate this period of uncertainty, questions remain about when public communication and research funding will resume.
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Health and Human Services official stops CDC reports and health communications for review by Trump team
