Kentucky Measles Outbreak Alert | Lexington News

Kentucky’s facing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years—with 43 confirmed cases, three hospitalized, all tied to unvaccinated or unknown-vax status. Health officials are urgently urging everyone to get vaccinated: the measles shot is safe, effective, and available at any age. Symptoms appear after a 14-day incubation period—fever, cough, red eyes, then rash—and the virus spreads easily through the air. Public exposure sites include a gas station in Olive Hill and locations in Richmond like Lowe’s and an urgent care clinic; anyone who visited should monitor for symptoms for three weeks. Vaccination remains the best defense against this highly contagious disease—and protecting yourself helps protect your whole community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2559ce0080139084