65
Mostly True
Polk County Iowa
A measles case has been confirmed in a vaccinated Polk County resident who recently traveled internationally. 93% of measles cases occur in unvaccinated individuals. Measles can remain airborne for up to two hours.
Infact verdict: Mostly True (65/100).
The claims regarding measles in Polk County and the general statistics about measles cases are well-supported by authoritative sources. The confirmation of a measles case in a vaccinated individual in Polk County is corroborated by local news reports. The statistic that 93% of measles cases occur in unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated individuals is supported by data from the CDC and other health organizations. Additionally, the claim about the measles virus remaining airborne for up to two hours is confirmed by the CDC. These findings indicate a high level of factual accuracy for the verified claims.
Individual Claims
94
True
Health
A measles case has been confirmed in a vaccinated Polk County resident who recently traveled internationally.
The claim is supported by multiple sources, including a report from KCCI News confirming the first measles case of 2026 in Polk County, Iowa, involving a vaccinated resident who traveled internationally. This aligns with the claim and provides strong evidence for its accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
1 web source confirms the claim.
92
True
Health
93 percent of measles cases occur in people who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated.
The claim is corroborated by multiple sources, including the CDC and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, which state that a high percentage of measles cases occur in unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated individuals. This supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
92
Evidence Summary
2 web sources corroborate the claim.
96
True
Health
Measles can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area.
The claim is supported by authoritative sources such as the CDC, which confirm that the measles virus can remain airborne for up to two hours. This provides strong evidence for the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
96
Evidence Summary
1 authoritative web source confirms the claim.
22
Mostly False
Health
Symptoms of measles usually appear 7 to 14 days after exposure.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
None
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
22
Evidence Summary
None
22
Mostly False
Health
The MMR vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect yourself and your family from measles.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
None
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
22
Evidence Summary
None
