Ongoing transmission in under-vaccinated communities continues to drive U.S. measles case counts, with the CDC reporting 1,842 confirmed cases through May 7, 2026, and totals nearing 1,900 shortly thereafter. Most infections remain outbreak-associated, with 93 percent occurring among unvaccinated individuals and cases now documented across 36 states following 25–27 new clusters this year. Recent weekly increments of 15–40 cases reflect persistent chains in susceptible populations, compounded by travel-related introductions. CDC surveillance updates expected through late May, alongside rising summer travel, represent key near-term factors that could accelerate or slow accumulation before the May 31 resolution date.
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 May 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: Apr 28, 2026, 6:09 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...Ongoing transmission in under-vaccinated communities continues to drive U.S. measles case counts, with the CDC reporting 1,842 confirmed cases through May 7, 2026, and totals nearing 1,900 shortly thereafter. Most infections remain outbreak-associated, with 93 percent occurring among unvaccinated individuals and cases now documented across 36 states following 25–27 new clusters this year. Recent weekly increments of 15–40 cases reflect persistent chains in susceptible populations, compounded by travel-related introductions. CDC surveillance updates expected through late May, alongside rising summer travel, represent key near-term factors that could accelerate or slow accumulation before the May 31 resolution date.
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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