A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates
A 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico is estimated to cost nearly $5.4 million, primarily due to medical care, public health services, and lost productivity. The outbreak, which began in an undervaccinated Texas community, resulted in 100 confirmed cases and significant public health response expenses. As of 2026, the U.S. has reported over 2,300 measles infections, the highest annual total in 35 years, amid declining vaccination rates.