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Bowling Green WBKO on MSN · 3m

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 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."

NKyTribune · 2d

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.

1st measles death reported in Texas child

ABC News on MSN · 1d

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,

Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN · 1d

Measles outbreak spreads to KY. Who is at risk and who needs to update their vaccine

Kentucky has announced its first confirmed measles case since at least 2023, making the state part of a growing outbreak in the U.S. The announcement came the same day Texas health officials announced the death of an unvaccinated child, marking the first measles-related death in the country since 2015.

CBS News · 17h

First measles death reported in Texas child as outbreak spreads

Health officials say a child who had not been vaccinated died of measles in West Texas — the first death in an outbreak that has now infected more than 140 people.

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Health leaders work to raise awareness in wake of Ky. measles case

WKYT talked with doctors about how testing works if you’re exposed and why knowing your vaccine status is key.

Kentucky health officials address concerns after measles case reported in Frankfort

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Health officials are addressing concerns about the measles after a confirmed case was reported in ...

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First Measles Case Confirmed in KY

First Measles Case Confirmed in KY ...

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Louisville infectious disease expert explains measles vaccine, why virus likely reappeared

One of the latest cases was reported in Washington State where officials say an infant may have been exposed during recent international travel.

Pediatric disease specialist provides information on measles

LEX 18 spoke with a pediatric disease specialist at Norton's Children's Hospital, who informed the public on how to prevent ...

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Measles outbreak in Ontario grows to more than 140 cases

A measles outbreak in Canada's Ontario province continues to grow, with health officials reporting more than 140 cases on ...

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