Wastewater Testing Gives Early Measles Alerts

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Wastewater testing can find measles infections very early. This helps doctors know about outbreaks much faster than before.

In Colorado, officials used wastewater to track the virus well. Oregon data could have warned them months before people got sick.

A national system tests wastewater for many diseases. Its funding might be cut a lot, which is a big problem.

Many states rely on federal money for these important programs. Without this money, some states may not continue testing anymore.

Wastewater testing gives early warnings for public health. It is a strong tool to fight many diseases in the future.

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What can wastewater testing find early?

Wastewater testing can find measles infections very early.

Why is wastewater testing important for doctors?

It helps doctors know about outbreaks much faster than before.

What might happen to the funding for the national system that tests wastewater?

Its funding might be cut a lot, which is a big problem.

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