CNBC
Measles is surging in the U.S. — and outbreaks can cost millions
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Johns Hopkins researchers developed a tool that estimated the 2025 measles outbreak in the U.S. cost more than $37 million. The estimate includes direct medical expenses and indirect costs such as lost productivity. The outbreak prompted renewed focus on vaccination rates and disease prevention measures across the country.
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