Measles, Kentucky

Measles case confirmed in Kentucky amid virus outbreak in U.S.
Officials said they are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed to the virus. The last confirmed case of measles in Kentucky was in 2023.
Kentucky resident diagnosed with measles, the first confirmed case in the state since 2023
Health officials announced that the Kentuckian had recently traveled internationally to an area with an "ongoing measles transmission."
New Jersey, Kentucky report more measles cases amid spread in US
More measles cases are being confirmed across the United States as health officials work to treat patients in an ongoing outbreak in Texas. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and the Franklin County Health Department announced on Wednesday a confirmed case of measles in an adult resident,
Unvaccinated afflicted with measles in New Jersey and Kentucky
New measles cases have been confirmed in New Jersey and Kentucky with the one common factor being a lack of measles vaccinations.
Area medical officials offer insight following measles diagnosis in Kentucky
Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 due to high rates of immunization with the MMR vaccine, however in the last five years, the disease has made a comeback.
Kentucky confirms first case of measles in an adult resident who may have exposed others
Health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Franklin County Health Department announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident. The resident had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission.
Measles confirmed in Kentucky as concerns mount nationally
A case of measles has been confirmed in Kentucky. The Kentucky Department for Public Health and Franklin County Health Department announced the case Wednesday night. Officials said the adult has traveled internationally recently to an area with ongoing measles transmission.
Kentucky health officials announce the state's first measles case since 2023
Per the CDC, the vaccination rate among Kentucky children, for MMR, has dropped 3.4% between 2018 to 2019 and 2023 to 2024: it now sits at around 90%. Herd immunity for measles can be reached when 95% of the entire community — not just kids — is reached.
Highly contagious: Health officials announce measles case in Kentucky
Late on Feb. 26, 2025, health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health and Franklin County Health Department announced a confirmed case of measles in an adult Kentucky resident, who had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission.
Measles | Who should get the vaccine and where can you find your immunization records in Kentucky?
Kentucky has created an immunization registry where you can access your immunization records. However, this database was created in 2015 with the most limited historical data dating back to 2005.
Health officials announce confirmed measles case in Kentucky
A case of measles has been confirmed in Kentucky shortly after the first death to the illness in the U.S. since 2015.
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