Measles Spreads in Kentucky | Lexington News

Measles is surging in Kentucky with 42 confirmed cases—up from 35 last week—and four hospitalizations, all in unvaccinated or unknown-status individuals. Cases span Christian, Trigg, Washington, and Jessamine counties. A recent exposure alert affects Richmond and Olive Hill residents from late August; watch for symptoms for 21 days. Measles is highly contagious—each infected person can spread it to up to nine unvaccinated people—with fever, cough, and rash as telltale signs. The vaccine is available for all ages and remains the best defense. 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.Sources:https://lexingtonky.news/2026/09/14/kentucky-measles-cases-still-on-the-rise-officials-urge-people-to-make-sure/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b3f8b90b9f2285b Report issues to [email protected].