August 3, 2026 · Annals of internal medicine · DOI: 10.7326/ANNALS-26-00718

Economic Impact of the 2025 New Mexico Measles Outbreak: Highlighting the Cost of Efforts to Prevent Future Outbreaks

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The authors aimed to estimate the societal economic burden of the 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico, which included 100 confirmed cases and one death, while also assessing the costs associated with public health efforts to control the outbreak and prevent future occurrences. Their analysis revealed an overall societal cost of approximately $5.4 million, with vaccination-related activities accounting for the largest portion of expenses. The findings are intended to inform policymakers and public health stakeholders about the economic implications of vaccination efforts and outbreak preparedness.

Jamison Pike, Nora Holzinger, Han Tiffany Xiao, Emma Stanislawski, Jessica Leung, Andrea Romero, Chad Smelser

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