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Single measles outbreak in 2025 cost almost $5.4M to contain: Research
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ashleigh Fields and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The cost of a single outbreak in 2025 was substantial, totaling almost $5.
A recent study has shed light on the financial impact of containing a measles outbreak. 4 million. The expense per case was also notable, with more than $53,000 spent for each measles case.
This significant expenditure highlights the financial burden of addressing such outbreaks. For more information on the study and its findings, readers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News. Further details on the research and its implications are available from the source.
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Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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