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Kentucky Measles Outbreak Grows to 29 Cases, Most Since 1991
State health officials said 10 new cases were added last week, with all infections tied to unvaccinated people or those with unknown vaccination status.
- Kentucky reports 29 measles cases in 2026, the highest annual total since 1991, with state health officials confirming 10 new cases since last week as the outbreak expands across the Commonwealth.
- All reported measles cases this year involved unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. Measles is extremely contagious, spreading through the air via coughs or sneezes, according to The CDC, which recommends two doses providing about 97% protection.
- Christian County leads with 14 cases, followed by Washington County with five, Jessamine County with four, and Trigg County with three. Single cases were confirmed in Caldwell County, Owen County, and Todd County.
- Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Steven Stack advised those exposed to measles to call a doctor or hospital before seeking care. Patients should remain home until symptoms resolve to prevent spreading the illness.
- On Thursday, Governor Beshear encouraged Kentuckians to review their vaccination status and consult healthcare providers about the MMR vaccine, while criticizing U.S. Department of Health and Human Services official Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for lacking qualifications on the topic.
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WKDZ RadioMeasles, MedCan, SROs A Focus During Team KY Discussion
Governor Andy Beshear’s “Team Kentucky” update provided details on economic development, public health, school safety, emergency response and other statewide issues Thursday afternoon, including several developments in western Kentucky. At present, Kentucky still has 25 active confirmed measles cases, with 29 cases reported statewide in 2026 — the most in a year since 1991. All confirmed cases have involved people who were not vaccinated. More t…
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