As of April 9, 2026, the CDC reports 1,714 confirmed measles cases in the United States this year—94% outbreak-associated across 33 jurisdictions—with major clusters in South Carolina (667 cases), Utah (408), Texas (176), and Florida (129). Weekly additions have slowed sharply to 43 cases, the smallest percentage increase (2.57%) in months, reflecting intensified vaccination campaigns and contact tracing amid low MMR coverage in affected communities, where the virus's high transmissibility (R0 12-18) drives spread among unvaccinated individuals. Surveillance lags introduce uncertainty, but spring seasonal declines may limit further growth; traders await the next CDC update this week and state reports before the April 30 cutoff to gauge if totals surpass 2025's 2,286 benchmark.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedMeasles cases in U.S. by April 30?
Measles cases in U.S. by April 30?
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$162,736 Vol.
$162,736 Vol.
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81%
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13%
1950
5%
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The resolution source for this market will be the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter 'Total Cases' in 2026 (see: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html) at the resolution time. If the counter becomes unavailable, another credible source will be used.
Note: Only cases reported by the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter will qualify, regardless of reports from U.S. State agencies or other sources.
Market Opened: Mar 27, 2026, 1:49 PM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...The resolution source for this market will be the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter 'Total Cases' in 2026 (see: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html) at the resolution time. If the counter becomes unavailable, another credible source will be used.
Note: Only cases reported by the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter will qualify, regardless of reports from U.S. State agencies or other sources.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...As of April 9, 2026, the CDC reports 1,714 confirmed measles cases in the United States this year—94% outbreak-associated across 33 jurisdictions—with major clusters in South Carolina (667 cases), Utah (408), Texas (176), and Florida (129). Weekly additions have slowed sharply to 43 cases, the smallest percentage increase (2.57%) in months, reflecting intensified vaccination campaigns and contact tracing amid low MMR coverage in affected communities, where the virus's high transmissibility (R0 12-18) drives spread among unvaccinated individuals. Surveillance lags introduce uncertainty, but spring seasonal declines may limit further growth; traders await the next CDC update this week and state reports before the April 30 cutoff to gauge if totals surpass 2025's 2,286 benchmark.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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