As of August 6, CDC data show 2,465 confirmed U.S. measles cases in 2026—already surpassing the full-year 2025 total of 2,289—with 94% linked to 38 new outbreaks across 47 jurisdictions and 93% occurring in unvaccinated individuals. Trader sentiment reflects this trajectory, driven by sustained transmission in under-vaccinated communities amid declining MMR coverage and ongoing spread from prior-year clusters. Weekly CDC surveillance updates and potential model revisions on case ascertainment provide key near-term signals before the August 31 cutoff, though historical patterns indicate reporting lags can shift final tallies.
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 August 31?
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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: Jul 31, 2026, 10:25 AM 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 August 6, CDC data show 2,465 confirmed U.S. measles cases in 2026—already surpassing the full-year 2025 total of 2,289—with 94% linked to 38 new outbreaks across 47 jurisdictions and 93% occurring in unvaccinated individuals. Trader sentiment reflects this trajectory, driven by sustained transmission in under-vaccinated communities amid declining MMR coverage and ongoing spread from prior-year clusters. Weekly CDC surveillance updates and potential model revisions on case ascertainment provide key near-term signals before the August 31 cutoff, though historical patterns indicate reporting lags can shift final tallies.
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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