Health Officials Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Hit 35-Year High in Kentucky

Health officials urge vaccination as measles cases hit 35-year high in Kentucky

Health officials are reminding families to get measles vaccinations.

Kentucky measles cases reach highest number in 35 years, according to health officials - WNKY News 40 Television

FRANKFORT, Ky. – According to a release from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in the state. Officials say 19 cases have been reported in 2026, the highest total since 1991. 15 cases of measles have been reported in the last four days in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg, and Washington Counties, according to the release. Four of the cases were reported in Jessamine County…

State officials confirm highest number of measles cases in KY in 35 years amid outbreak

State health officials have confirmed that Kentucky is experiencing the highest number of measles cases amid an ongoing outbreak of the viral respiratory illness.According to a release, the state is experiencing more confirmed cases of measles in 2026 than any year since 1991. 15 cases have been confirmed in the last four days in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg, and Washington Counties.This is the largest measles outbreak Kentucky has experienced i…