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Measles cases in U.S. in 2026?

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Measles cases in U.S. in 2026?

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This market will resolve to "Yes" if there have been the specified amount or more confirmed cases of Measles (Rubeola) in humans in the territory of the United States of America in 2026 according to the CDC case counter between January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter (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.As of late August 2026, the U.S. has recorded 2,777 confirmed measles cases, already surpassing the full-year 2025 total of 2,289 and marking the highest annual count since 1991. CDC data show 94% of cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown status, with 94% tied to ongoing or carryover outbreaks across 47 jurisdictions. Low MMR coverage below the 95% herd-immunity threshold, combined with transmission from prior-year clusters in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Utah, drives continued spread. No deaths have occurred in 2026, and hospitalization rates stand at 7%. Weekly CDC surveillance updates and potential post-school-start surges represent key near-term data points that could shift totals before year-end, while the Pan American Health Organization’s fall review of elimination status adds broader context.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if there have been the specified amount or more confirmed cases of Measles (Rubeola) in humans in the territory of the United States of America in 2026 according to the CDC case counter between January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter (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.
Volume
$7,857,103
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 16, 2026, 11:51 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there have been the specified amount or more confirmed cases of Measles (Rubeola) in humans in the territory of the United States of America in 2026 according to the CDC case counter between January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter (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.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there have been the specified amount or more confirmed cases of Measles (Rubeola) in humans in the territory of the United States of America in 2026 according to the CDC case counter between January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter (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.As of late August 2026, the U.S. has recorded 2,777 confirmed measles cases, already surpassing the full-year 2025 total of 2,289 and marking the highest annual count since 1991. CDC data show 94% of cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown status, with 94% tied to ongoing or carryover outbreaks across 47 jurisdictions. Low MMR coverage below the 95% herd-immunity threshold, combined with transmission from prior-year clusters in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Utah, drives continued spread. No deaths have occurred in 2026, and hospitalization rates stand at 7%. Weekly CDC surveillance updates and potential post-school-start surges represent key near-term data points that could shift totals before year-end, while the Pan American Health Organization’s fall review of elimination status adds broader context.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if there have been the specified amount or more confirmed cases of Measles (Rubeola) in humans in the territory of the United States of America in 2026 according to the CDC case counter between January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter (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.
Volume
$7,857,103
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 16, 2026, 11:51 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there have been the specified amount or more confirmed cases of Measles (Rubeola) in humans in the territory of the United States of America in 2026 according to the CDC case counter between January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be the CDC Measles (Rubeola) counter (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.

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