Outbreak of Measles Confirmed in Kentucky; Largest in 35 Years

Kentucky says measles outbreak is worst in 35 years

Kentucky is tracking its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, with 19 confirmed cases this year and new infections in four counties.

Health officials urge vaccination as measles cases hit 35-year high in Kentucky

Health officials are reminding families to get measles vaccinations.

Kentucky health officials confirm ongoing measles outbreak

Steven Stack, secretary for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, said the majority of the outbreak is impacting Christian, Trigg, Todd, Washington and Owen counties.

Kentucky officials confirm measles outbreak, most cases in 35 years

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WOWK) — Kentucky health officials confirmed on Tuesday that the state is facing a measles outbreak, with 2026 seeing the highest number of measles cases since 1991. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) said in a release that 15 cases were confirmed in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg and Washington Counties over [...]

Kentucky measles cases reach highest number in 35 years, according to health officials - WNKY News 40 Television

FRANKFORT, Ky. – According to a release from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in the state. Officials say 19 cases have been reported in 2026, the highest total since 1991. 15 cases of measles have been reported in the last four days in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg, and Washington Counties, according to the release. Four of the cases were reported in Jessamine County…

Outbreak of Measles confirmed in Kentucky; largest in 35 years

The state health department publishes updated county-by-county case counts every weekday morning on its official website.