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theolivepress.esGamblers Bet $9 Million on US Measles Cases Since January on Prediction Markets
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have seen nearly $9 million in bets on future US measles cases since January 2026. These markets, originally developed for forecasting elections and diseases, now offer commercial betting on various outcomes. Experts suggest such pred…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)$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…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)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…