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August 4, 2026
Measles Outbreak in New Mexico Cost $5.4 Million to Contain
- The 2025 outbreak began in Texas and spread to New Mexico, costing $5.4 million to manage.
- Public health measures accounted for $3.2 million of the total, including $2.1 million for vaccination efforts.
- The outbreak resulted in over 100 confirmed cases and significant economic losses due to quarantines and missed work.
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- One measles outbreak cost $5.4 million — and experts warn it’s happening againAug 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM · Independent
- Measles outbreak in 2025 cost almost $5.4M to contain: ResearchAug 4, 2026 at 7:49 PM · The Hill