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

Key Highlights

• Measles outbreak concentrated in West Texas, specifically Gaines County.
• Public health departments are incurring high costs for staffing and response efforts.
• Lubbock's health department is dealing with numerous exposure incidents at various local facilities.
• The South Carolina Department of Public Health has not disclosed the costs associated with outbreak management.
• Financial losses from the outbreak are expected to be significant but remain largely uncalculated.