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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

The CDC reportedly declined requests from state public health laboratories to validate a new measles diagnostic test, according to a New York Times report. The move has raised concerns among public health officials about testing reliability and the agency's responsiveness during measles outbreaks, with critics questioning why states' requests for confirmation of the test's accuracy went unheeded.

Why now: Concerns about CDC responsiveness and measles testing reliability are resonating amid ongoing outbreak worries and declining trust in public health agencies.

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