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CDC Ignored States' Request to Validate New Measles Test

Original: CDC Ignored Request from States to Validate a New Measles Test

The CDC reportedly failed to act on requests from state health laboratories to validate a new measles diagnostic test, according to a New York Times report. Public health officials are questioning why the agency declined to review the test, especially as measles cases have resurged and reliable detection is critical for containing outbreaks.

Why now: Renewed measles outbreaks have put diagnostic readiness under scrutiny, and the CDC's inaction raises concerns about public health capacity.

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