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Measles response costs estimated at $300,000 per case

A new study has determined that the fixed cost associated with responding to a single confirmed case of measles is approximately $300,000. This figure, however, does not account for the most significant and impactful costs related to the disease. AI

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Measles response costs estimated at $300,000 per case

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Drake, Contributor ·

    Measles' Massive Price Tag

    One confirmed measles case triggers a roughly $300,000 fixed response cost, a new study finds. That number cannot capture the costa that matters most.