US EditionKentucky Confirms Measles Outbreak as US Nears Its Highest Case Count in More than 30 Years
- Kentucky confirmed a measles outbreak this year with seven cases mostly in Woodford and Fayette counties, including an exposure on June 20 at Riney B Aquatic Center.
- The outbreak stems from increased unvaccinated individuals and travel-related infections, while statewide vaccination rates have dropped below 87% among kindergarteners.
- Health officials stress measles is highly contagious and preventable through timely MMR vaccination, with symptoms including rash, cough, and white spots in the mouth.
- The CDC reports 1,267 confirmed US cases this year, with 12% hospitalized and three deaths, while Kentucky officials offer a hotline and direct contact for exposed individuals.
- The outbreak highlights risks from falling vaccination rates and reinforces the need for public awareness and vaccination to prevent further spread and complications.
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Kentucky confirms measles outbreak as US nears its highest case count in more than 30 years
Kentucky has its first measles outbreak of 2025, as the U.S. case count sits just short of a 30-year high.
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