The Hindu·3 min read·medium
A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates
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A study reveals that a 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico cost nearly $5.4 million in medical expenses, public health responses, and lost productivity. With measles cases rising in 2026, the study highlights the significant economic burden of undervaccinated communities.
The overall cost of containing a 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico was nearly $5.4 million, a new study estimates.
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