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๐Ÿšจ New Mexico measles outbreak estimated to cost $5.4 million

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Last updated: 04/08/2026 01:04
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๐Ÿšจ Breaking Newsvia Medical Xpress

A cost analysis of the 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico found that the outbreak carried an estimated societal cost of $5.4 million, or more than $53,000 per case. Vaccination-related activities accounted for the largest share of the public health response, underscoring both the high cost of containing outbreaks and the value of maintaining strong vaccination coverage to prevent them.

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Source: New Mexico measles outbreak estimated to cost $5.4 million

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