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Kentucky: 2025-2026 Measles

Source: https://hoptownchronicle.org/measles-case-numbers-climb-in-christian-and-trigg-counties/


Measles case numbers climb in Christian and Trigg counties
Twenty-nine new cases have been confirmed in the past week, which includes 16 new cases in Christian County and nine in Trigg.
by Jennifer P. Brown
Published: 12:13 am Sep. 29, 2026

Christian County continues to have the largest number of confirmed measles cases in the state, and Trigg County ranks second, according to numbers updated Monday in the state’s measles dashboard.

In the current outbreak, which began in July, Christian County has confirmed 36 cases and Trigg has confirmed 19.

Twenty-nine new cases have been confirmed in the past week, including 16 new cases in Christian County and nine in Trigg, state officials reported. That brings the state total to 78 cases in the current outbreak. Four cases also were confirmed in January.

Eight other counties have reported measles cases in this outbreak. Those are Barren (5), Caldwell (2), Carroll (5), Lewis (2), Owen (2), Todd (1), Trimble (1) and Washington (5).

All but two of Kentucky’s cases are in people who were not vaccinated or whose vaccination status could not be determined...
 
Source: https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/...cle_482449d5-1157-4171-a883-10e218960f22.html

82 confirmed cases of measles in Kentucky
By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today 52 mins ago

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The number of confirmed measles cases in Kentucky continues to rise in the ongoing outbreak, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), part of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

On Aug. 27, there were a total of 29 confirmed cases for the year, 25 of them during the ongoing outbreak. As of Thursday, the year-to-date number has risen to 82.

The KDPH dashboard says 80 of the 82 cases involve individuals who are unvaccinated, or whose vaccination status has not been determined. Eleven of the cases involve children who are under five years of age, 38 of them are aged 5-17 and the other 33 are 18 years old or older. While seven of the patients have required hospitalization, Kentucky hasn’t had any deaths...
 
Source: https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...read-across-ky-see-latest-update/92132763007/

90 measles cases reported across KY in summer outbreak
Caroline Neal Louisville Courier Journal
20 hours ago

Ninety cases have now been reported in Kentucky’s summer measles outbreak as of Oct. 6, according to new data released by the state Department of Public Health.

At least seven people have been hospitalized since the start of the outbreak in July and state data show most of the overall cases have been among unvaccinated individuals or those whose vaccination status is unknown. Kentucky’s measles cases have nearly doubled from three weeks ago, when the commonwealth had 46 reported cases, according to a Sept. 17 report from The Courier Journal...
 
Source: https://www.aol.com/articles/kentucky-reports-104-measles-cases-211352000.html

Kentucky reports 104 measles cases, reaching record highs since 1991
WDKY Lexington
Chris Karenbauer
Updated Fri, October 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM EDT

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Measles cases continue to rise across Kentucky, and health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

As of Oct. 9, the Kentucky Department for Public Health had confirmed 104 measles cases statewide, including nine hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.

RELATED | Health officials urge vaccinations as Kentucky measles cases rise
Cases by county

Christian County: 44

Trigg County: 25

Laurel County: 7

Barren County: 5

Carroll County: 5

Washington County: 5

Jessamine County: 4

Caldwell County: 3

Lewis County: 2

Owen County: 2

Todd County: 1

Trimble County: 1 ...
 
Source: https://www.heraldledger.com/uncate...cle_2805045f-2d74-5938-9e5e-ce1f5c97ee3e.html

Measles cases reach triple digits Kentucky, Health department encourages vaccinations as three cases are reported in Caldwell
By ALEXA BLACK ablack@heraldledger.com 4 hrs ago

CALDWELL COUNTY — Kentucky’s summer measles outbreak has reached triple digits, with 105 reported cases as of Oct. 12, according to newly released figures from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Since the outbreak began in July 2026, at least seven people have required hospitalization. That number is now up to nine, according to the newest information.

State data indicate that the majority of cases occurred in unvaccinated individuals or in people whose vaccination status is currently unknown. Two out of the 105 reported cases had at least one MMR vaccine dose, the cabinet stated.

Since the outbreak was declared in August, measles cases have been reported in several counties. The newest data stated there are 25 cases reported in Trigg County; 45 reported in Christian County; one in Todd County; five in Barren County; seven in Laurel County; five in Washington County; four in Jessamine County; two in Owen County; one in Trimble County; five in Carroll County; and two in Lewis County...
 
Source: https://www.lex18.com/news/covering...s-rise-to-174-hospitalizations-increase-to-10

Kentucky measles cases rise to 174; hospitalizations increase to 10

By: WLEX Web Staff
Posted 57 minutes ago
and last updated 18 minutes ago

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — The number of confirmed measles cases in Kentucky has climbed to 174 this year, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.

State health officials reported five new cases since the previous update, bringing the statewide total to 174. The number of measles-related hospitalizations also increased to 10, while no deaths have been reported.

The newest cases were reported in Trigg County, Caldwell County, Christian County and Todd County. Trigg, Caldwell and Christian counties each reported two additional cases, while Todd County reported one new case.

Laurel County continues to report the highest number of cases in the state. Earlier this month, the Laurel County Health Department said it was investigating 56 confirmed measles cases reported since August. Health officials said those cases were linked to several large households that had limited interaction with the broader community...
 
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