Health● Elevated35m ago · Nov 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
Measles is surging in the U.S. — and outbreaks can cost millions
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CNBC · North America
A new tool developed by Johns Hopkins researchers estimates that the 2025 measles outbreak in the U.S. carried an economic cost of more than $37 million.
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