Measles hits the 100-case mark in Kentucky

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 349

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Kentucky has now confirmed more than 100 cases of measles as the state grapples with its highest case load this century.

According to the state’s measles dashboard, Kentucky has confirmed 104 cases of the highly contagious disease, more than half of which were confirmed in September.

The Department for Public Health previously said this year is the worst for measles in Kentucky since 1991. That year, Kentucky had

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