KY measles database revealed patient information, state officials say

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 285

Last Updated: 3 days, 4 hours ago

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Patient information for Kentuckians with confirmed cases of measles reported on the state’s disease dashboard was publicly accessible in September.

On Sept. 23, the “security vulnerability” was discovered, which “made some private patient information accessible to the public,” cabinet spokeswoman Beth Fisher said in a statement.

“Cabinet for Health and Family Services staff were quickly notified and took action to secure the information and prevent further public …

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