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Kentucky Confirms Measles Outbreak as US Nears Its Highest Case Count in More than 30 Years
- Kentucky confirmed seven measles cases this year, with an outbreak starting in Woodford County and spreading to Fayette County by June 20.
- The current outbreak is linked to a larger regional increase that began across southern central U.S. states, including those bordering Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, where over 1,200 cases have been confirmed nationwide in 2025.
- Health officials in Kentucky reported that 92% of cases involve unvaccinated individuals and noted the vaccination rate among Kentucky kindergartners dropped below 87% for 2024-2025.
- Public Health Director Cassie Prather mentioned that individuals who may have been exposed will be notified and advised everyone to confirm that their MMR vaccinations are current for themselves and their families.
- The outbreak highlights risks of low vaccination coverage and the ongoing danger of a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious complications or death.
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