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Measles is surging in the US. Wastewater tracking could help.

Healthcare
United States
Started January 24, 2026

This week marked a rather unpleasant anniversary: It’s a year since Texas reported a case of measles—the start of a significant outbreak that ended up spreading across multiple states. Since the start of January 2025, there have been over 2,500 confirmed cases of measles in the US. Three people have died. As vaccination rates drop…

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 24, 2026
Implementing wastewater tracking can provide early warnings for measles outbreaks, potentially saving lives and preventing further spread.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 24, 2026
Overemphasizing measles tracking technologies may distract from addressing the root causes of vaccine hesitancy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 24, 2026
Relying on wastewater tracking for public health monitoring may lead to privacy concerns and misallocation of resources.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 24, 2026
The rise in measles cases illustrates the critical need for better public health communication about the importance of vaccinations.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 24, 2026
While wastewater tracking is innovative, increasing vaccination rates should be the primary focus to combat measles outbreaks effectively.
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