Measles arrives in Kansas, spreads quickly in undervaccinated counties

Measles arrives in Kansas, spreads quickly in undervaccinated counties

Since a single case last week, at least 9 more have been reported with more pending.

New measles data – Kansas has 10 cases

The number of people with measles in Kansas has climbed to 10, up from six on Thursday. The KDHE says nine of the children were not vaccinated. One is considered under-vaccinated.

6 Kansans under age 18 test positive for measles: KDHE

TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) - Kansas' heath department said six residents, all under the age of 18, have tested positive for measles this year.

6 measles cases confirmed in SW Kansas, according to KDHE

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) confirmed that there are now six cases of measles in the southwestern part of the state.

KDHE: 6 Kansas residents - all under age 18 - confirmed positive for measles

Six Kansas residents - all under the age of 18 - have tested positive for measles in the last four weeks, state heath data showed Thursday.

Kansas up to 6 confirmed cases of measles but no known link to Texas outbreak

A week after Kansas reported its first measles case in seven years, KDHE now reports six confirmed cases of measles, all in western Kansas counties.