Measles is back. This tool calculates the exact cost to our economy

Measles is making a comeback, and the outbreak isn’t just costing Americans their health. The surge is also costing the U.S. economy millions. In 2025, the United States experienced the largest number of measles cases since its elimination in 2000. A drop in vaccination rates has led to a resurgence of the disease, which has roared back with 5,182 cases reported in 2026 alone as of early November, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For some context, a...