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Published April 13th, 2026, 09:25 pm

In Washtenaw County, health officials spent nearly $100,000 containing just seven measles cases. Oakland County is now spending an additional $300,000 on vaccines as immunization rates continue to drop.

Oakland County Health Officer Kate Guzmán joins Robyn Vincent to break down what outbreaks actually cost when herd immunity can no longer do the job.

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The hidden price tag of fighting a disease we already beat

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