Kentucky health officials announce the state's first measles case since 2023
Per the CDC, the vaccination rate among Kentucky children, for MMR, has dropped 3.4% between 2018 to 2019 and 2023 to 2024: it now sits at around 90%. Herd immunity for measles can be reached when 95% of the entire community — not just kids — is reached.
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 Frankfort. The Kentucky Department for Public Health announced this week that an adult in the area had contracted the virus after traveling internationally to regions with ongoing measles transmission.
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