Jerome Adams argues outbreak response is vastly more expensive than prevention, citing a South Carolina measles outbreak costing 35.5 million dollars versus vaccinating the same group for 66,000 to 134,000 dollars.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina (993 cases, 20 hospitalizations, 5 months) cost an estimated $35.5M- about 6.7% of the state public health budget!
Vaccinating the same group? Just $66K–$134K.
Every $1 spent on vaccines could’ve saved $536.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina (993 cases, 20 hospitalizations, 5 months) cost an estimated $35.5M
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