HealthWednesday, November 11
Christian County has 66 of Kentucky's 207 measles cases, the most of any county
The 5AM Hopkinsville team
If you've been hearing about measles close to home, here's the number: Christian County has 66 of Kentucky's 207 confirmed cases this year, the most of any county. Laurel County has 56 and Trigg County 32, and those three counties account for roughly three-quarters of the state's cases. Bath County's total rose to 17 Tuesday.
Christian County leads Kentucky with 66 measles cases
Sources: LEX 18 News, FOX 56 News
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Christian | 66 |
| Laurel | 56 |
| Trigg | 32 |
| Bath | 17 |
- Hospitalized: 13 people, with no deaths reported
- Illness onset: 96 cases in September, 57 in October
- Unvaccinated or unknown status: 205 of 207 cases
- MMR protection: two doses about 97%, one dose about 93%
The outbreak has far surpassed any annual measles total in Kentucky since 2011. If you have kids, check that their MMR shots are up to date. Kentucky health officials have urged parents and caregivers to do the same. Symptoms usually start eight to 12 days after exposure, with a rash three to five days after that. The virus can stay in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.
Sources: LEX 18 News, FOX 56 News