The average price of a dozen eggs dropped in March to $6.27, but is still up 75% in the last year, more than any other grocery staple tracked by NBC News.

The price of eggs in the U.S. has seen a drop in March, putting an end to a six-month surge. Despite the decrease, the average cost for a dozen eggs remains above $6.

Deep funding cuts and widespread layoffs impact everything from local public health outreach to global disease surveillance, making us more vulnerable, experts warn.