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measles outbreaks
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Washington Examinerpolitics36 days ago
CDC Wastewater Surveillance System Operating on Remaining COVID-Era Funds
The National Wastewater Surveillance System, launched in September 2020 to track COVID-19 and later expanded to measles, bird flu and other outbreaks, faces a thinning budget sustained only by unspent COVID-era funds. Congress has yet to provide dedicated non-emergency funding de…
New Scientistscience54 days ago
$9 Million Bet on US Measles Forecasts in Prediction Markets Since January 2026
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have seen nearly $9 million in bets on US measles cases since January 2026. These markets, which originated from academic research, have shown some accuracy in forecasting disease outbreaks. Experts suggest they could provide useful data f…
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Infants Under Vaccine Age Vulnerable to Measles in Areas with Low Vaccination Rates
Infants too young to receive measles vaccines face increased risks in regions with declining vaccination coverage. Fortune.com reported that Trump administration officials have engaged with anti-vaccine experts in state legislatures. This occurs amid ongoing measles outbreaks in…