Study: Single measles outbreak in New Mexico cost $5.4 million

A single 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico cost society nearly $5.4 million, a new study estimates. The total includes medical care, public health responses, and lost productivity for patients, caregivers, quarantined contacts, and responders. Direct medical costs reached $290,000, while missed work accounted for about $1.6 million. Researchers warn costs may be underestimated, and declining vaccination coverage heightens outbreak risks.