Measles is costing the U.S. millions of dollars. The true losses can’t be counted.​Measles is costing the U.S. millions of dollars. The true losses can’t be counted. 

 In 2026, there have been over 1,000 cases of measles. If vaccination rates keep dropping, the costs of medical care, public health efforts and lost work productivity could skyrocket.  ​​In 2026, there have been over 1,000 cases of measles. If vaccination rates keep dropping, the costs of medical care, public health efforts and lost work productivity could skyrocket.