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CDC Ignored States' Requests to Validate New Measles Test
Original: CDC Ignored Request from States to Validate a New Measles Test
Reports say the CDC disregarded requests from state health officials to validate a new measles test, leaving laboratories without confirmed standards for the diagnostic. The episode raises concerns about the agency's responsiveness during measles outbreaks, when rapid, accurate case detection is critical, and has drawn criticism of the agency's handling of public health lab coordination.
Why now: Fresh reporting alleges the CDC failed to respond to states, prompting concern over outbreak readiness and agency accountability.
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