Cost of a Measles Outbreak in a Remote Island Economy: 2014 FSM Measles Outbreak

Pike, Jamison; Tippins, Ashley; Nyaku, Mawuli; Eckert, Maribeth; Helgenberger, Louisa; Underwood, J. Michael (October 2017). "Cost of a Measles Outbreak in a Remote Island Economy: 2014 FSM Measles Outbreak". Vaccine. 35 (43): 5905–5911. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.08.075. ISSN 0264-410X.

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Abstract: This document is a research report focused on the 2014 measles outbreak in the Federated States of Micronesia. It covers the economic impact of the outbreak on a remote island economy, detailing the financial costs associated with healthcare, lost productivity, and other related expenses. The report examines specific taxa, including the measles virus, and discusses the implications for public health systems in isolated regions. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the outbreak's timeline, including the response measures implemented by local health authorities and international agencies. The document includes statistical data and economic modeling to quantify the outbreak's effects, although specific methodologies are not detailed. The scope of the report is primarily centered on the Federated States of Micronesia, with a focus on the economic ramifications of the outbreak within this geographic context. The time period covered is primarily 2014, coinciding with the outbreak's occurrence. The report serves as a resource for researchers and policymakers interested in the intersection of infectious disease outbreaks and economic impacts in remote island settings.

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