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Measles Resurfaces in Kentucky | Lexington News
Measles is back in Kentucky—health officials are sounding the alarm after a confirmed case in Christian County, likely brought in by an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor. With symptoms appearing 7–12 days after exposure and spreading through the air for up to two hours, this highly contagious virus could ignite a wider outbreak. Health authorities are urgently tracing contacts and urging everyone to verify their MMR vaccination status—especially travelers and parents of young kids. As the U.S. faces its largest measles surge since elimination in 2000—with over 2,400 cases nationwide this…
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