Measles outbreak in 2025 cost almost $5.4M to contain: Research
Summary
A measles outbreak in 2025 cost nearly $5.4 million to control, according to a new study. The researchers reported that over $53,000 was spent for each case of measles, with about $1,800 spent on each person exposed to the disease.Key Facts
- The measles outbreak happened in 2025.
- Containing the outbreak cost nearly $5.4 million.
- The study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
- Researchers calculated $53,522 spent per measles case.
- About $1,817 was spent for each person who was exposed to measles.
- The numbers come from tracking cases and people in contact with the disease.
- The study highlights the high cost of managing contagious diseases like measles.
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