Kentucky Measles Outbreak Grows to 24 Cases Across 7 Counties

Kentucky reports 24 measles cases, including cases in Caldwell, Trigg counties

The Kentucky Department for Public Health is reporting 24 cases of measles in Kentucky as of 2026, with one confirmed case in Caldwell County and two in Trigg County.

Caldwell County Case Confirmed as Kentucky Measles Outbreak Reaches 24 Cases

Kentucky health officials say the state’s measles outbreak has grown to 24 confirmed cases, including one now reported in Caldwell County. As of Friday, the Kentucky Department for Public Health is reporting that measles cases have been confirmed in several counties, including ten in Christian County, two in Trigg County, and one each in Todd and Caldwell counties. Health officials say additional possible exposures are still under investigation.…

Kentucky measles cases rise to 24 as outbreak expands to new county

Kentucky's ongoing measles outbreak continues to grow, with health officials reporting five new cases Friday.

Kentucky measles outbreak grows to 24 cases across 7 counties

Kentucky's measles outbreak continues to grow. State health officials now report 24 cases across seven counties. All reported cases involve unvaccinated individuals.

Measles outbreak: more cases expected, almost entirely preventable with 2 doses of vaccine - The Lexington Times

By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News · August 24, 2026 Kentucky health officials are urging Kentuckians to get vaccinated against measles as the state experiences more confirmed cases of measles in 2026 than in any year since 1991. “This is the largest measles outbreak Kentucky has experienced in many years,” said Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Dr. Steven Stack. “Measles is almost entirely preventable for those who have had…