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Climate & Science·Pandemics

Measles cases in U.S. in 2026?

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Climate & Science·Pandemics

Measles cases in U.S. in 2026?

Apr 30

Dec 31

Apr 30

Dec 31

Polymarket

$7,496,267 Vol.

Polymarket

$7,496,267 Vol.

↑2k

$35,957 Vol.

98%

↑3k

$27,250 Vol.

83%

↑4k

$131,265 Vol.

66%

↑5k

$186,293 Vol.

50%

↑7.5k

$152,770 Vol.

22%

↑10k

$6,471,617 Vol.

14%

↑12.5k

$316,353 Vol.

11%

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.CDC surveillance data through March 26, 2026, confirms 1,575 measles cases across 32 U.S. jurisdictions, marking 16 new outbreaks this year with 94% of infections outbreak-associated, mainly among unvaccinated or under-vaccinated individuals in close-knit communities. This surge—from over 1,100 cases by late February—stems from declining MMR vaccination coverage at 92.5% for 2024–25 kindergartners, below the 95% herd immunity threshold, plus imports from global hotspots via international travel. The virus's high transmissibility (R0 of 12–18) amplifies spread in low-coverage pockets, with 5% hospitalization but no deaths to date. Weekly CDC updates on Thursdays will track trajectories, as spring travel could spur further cases before year-end resolution.

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
$7,496,267
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 23, 2026, 1:46 PM 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.CDC surveillance data through March 26, 2026, confirms 1,575 measles cases across 32 U.S. jurisdictions, marking 16 new outbreaks this year with 94% of infections outbreak-associated, mainly among unvaccinated or under-vaccinated individuals in close-knit communities. This surge—from over 1,100 cases by late February—stems from declining MMR vaccination coverage at 92.5% for 2024–25 kindergartners, below the 95% herd immunity threshold, plus imports from global hotspots via international travel. The virus's high transmissibility (R0 of 12–18) amplifies spread in low-coverage pockets, with 5% hospitalization but no deaths to date. Weekly CDC updates on Thursdays will track trajectories, as spring travel could spur further cases before year-end resolution.

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
$7,496,267
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 23, 2026, 1:46 PM 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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