UW Medicine Boosts Measles Testing for Summer Crowds
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UW Medicine in Seattle is ramping up measles testing ahead of a busy summer, anticipating a surge in cases due to the FIFA Mens World Cup, cruise ships, and general travel. The lab is adding a new machine to process up to one thousand samples in eight hours, testing for twenty viruses, including measles, flu, and COVID. Washington state has seen a significant increase in measles cases, with twenty-six reported in the first two months of 2026, mostly among unvaccinated individuals. Experts emphasize quick testing and isolation to curb the spread. Vaccination is the best defense against severe symptoms.
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