Kentucky sees jump in measles cases
Health officials say 102 of the 104 cases are in unvaccinated people as the outbreak continues to spread across 12 counties.
- Kentucky's measles outbreak has reached 104 confirmed cases, with Laurel County reporting seven new infections as the state grapples with its highest caseload in decades.
- Most infections involve unvaccinated individuals, while state health officials emphasize the MMR vaccine is 97% effective against measles and remains the most reliable prevention.
- Family Services Secretary Steven Stack confirmed Kentucky has recorded more measles cases this year than any time since 1991, marking the worst outbreak in over three decades.
- Seven people have been hospitalized during the outbreak, with no deaths reported. Officials urge residents to call healthcare providers before seeking in-person care to prevent further exposure.
- Predicting when the outbreak will end remains difficult, Stack cautioned, as the virus spreads nationwide with more than 3,000 cases reported, complicating containment efforts.
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Measles hits the 100-case mark in Kentucky • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky has now confirmed more than 100 cases of measles as the state grapples with its highest case load this century. According to the state’s measles dashboard, Kentucky has confirmed 104 cases of the highly contagious disease, more than half of which were confirmed in September. The Department for Public Health previously said this year […]
Measles cases continue to rise amid Ky. outbreak
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As of Thursday, health officials in Kentucky have now recorded 82 measles cases in the state for this year, following a spike in confirmations July, August and September. Data also shows seven hospitalizations and no deaths associated
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