Vaccinations up amid measles outbreak; 45 cases locally

Measles cases reach triple digits Kentucky, health department encourages vaccinations as 3 cases reported in Caldwell

Kentucky’s summer measles outbreak has reached triple digits, with 157 reported cases as of Oct. 14, according to newly released figures.

Vaccinations up amid measles outbreak; 45 cases locally

Christian County has recorded 45 confirmed measles cases since an outbreak was confirmed in August, accounting for a significant portion of Kentucky’s 157 confirmed cases reported statewide as of Wednesday morning.

A growing outbreak: Measles hits 157 cases in Kentucky — continues to spread

A growing outbreak: Measles hits 157 cases in Kentucky — continues to spreadKentucky Voices for Health has issued advice on how to protect your children (and yourself) from the measles outbreak that continues to spread in the state. Kentucky’s measles outbreak has reached 157 confirmed cases, a sobering milestone in a year that has seen measles resurge across much of the country. Public health officials continue to emphasize that vaccination is …