Measles Surge and Vaccination Gains in Jefferson County | Louisville News

Measles is surging across the U.S. with over 2,465 cases—highest in three decades—with kids hardest hit and two pediatric deaths already reported this year. In Jefferson County, Kentucky, kindergarten vaccination rates were alarmingly low at just 64%, far below state and national averages. Initial concerns pointed to vaccine hesitancy, but officials soon realized access was the real barrier. A recent jump of nearly 30% in MMR rates has lifted the county out of the bottom five in Kentucky—but vigilance remains. Measles has been detected in Louisville’s wastewater, signaling ongoing risk. With a key public health staffer recently leaving, local efforts to reach families are more critical than ever, underscoring how access, data, and community trust shape public health outcomes. 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/9b7858b52b1df337