State Public Health Labs Step Up as CDC Pauses Testing for Various Pathogens, Including Rabies, Mpox
April 23, 2026The agency has temporarily paused testing for a host of infectious diseases, including poxviruses, various parasites, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis, a rodent-borne virus that can cause meningitis.
More Than 200 Organizations Announce Support for AAP Vaccine Schedule
For nearly a century, AAP’s vaccine recommendations have served as a guide for pediatricians, clinicians and parents on the optimal timing for routine immunizations to protect children from preventable illnesses,” they said in the statement. “Developed by experts with specialized knowledge and experience in infectious diseases, public health and pediatrics, the recommendations are based on the latest scientific and real-world evidence.
Mpox Can Infect and Replicate in the Brain, NIH Researchers Say in Fatal HIV Case
A man with advanced HIV died with drug-resistant mpox replicating in his brain, US scientists found, in a case that shows how the virus can persist and evolve just as global health programs to check such infections are being scaled back.
San Francisco Department of Public Health Confirms First Clade I Mpox Case in San Francisco
On April 14, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in a San Francisco resident. The case occurred in an unvaccinated adult who was hospitalized and is improving. The individual reported close contact with someone who traveled internationally.
“Mfax” Education and Awareness Campaign on Mpox Prevention
June 13, 2025The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health has launched the “mfax” education and awareness campaign to raise awareness and provide education about mpox prevention, vaccination, testing, and treatment, as well as foster LGBTQ community engagement.
Law Librarian’s Society of Washington, D.C.: Sources for Finding Mandated Reports to Congress
May 29, 2025A compilation of sources where you can access mandated reports to congress from U.S. federal agencies. This list includes sources in the legislative and executive branches, as well as private sources.
EveryCRSReport.com
EveryCRSReport.com publishes reports by Congress’s think tank, the Congressional Research Service, which provides valuable insight and non-partisan analysis of issues of public debate — available to everyone for free.
The American Values Atlas
This interactive mapping system enables you to gauge public opinion of various policy issues, including issues related to LGBTQ rights, in different regions of the country.
USAFacts
This site presents solid, reliable, impartial numbers to understand what the US government does with tax dollars to help determine the best way to make an impact. How is the money spent? Who is served? What are the outcomes?
GovTrack.us
GovTrack.us tracks the activities of the United States Congress and the White House to make a more open and accountable government. Check the status of federal legislation, and find information about the voting record of your elected representative and senators.
GLAAD Trump Accountability Project
GLAAD is monitoring Donald Trump’s LGBTQ record and history including executive orders, legislative support, nominations and statements.
The LGBTQ+ Community and Alcoholism
The LGBTQ community is more impacted by alcoholism than most. Luckily, awareness is growing, as is the number of LGBTQ-specific treatment programs. This site from Alcohol Help details information about the issues around alcoholism.
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