HealthTuesday, November 3
Christian County still has the most measles cases in Kentucky, with 65 confirmed
The 5AM Hopkinsville team
If you live in Christian County, you're at the center of Kentucky's measles outbreak. The county has 65 confirmed cases as of Oct. 29, the most in the state, and Christian County Now reports exposures are still spreading. Laurel County has 56 and Trigg County has 31.
Christian County has the most measles cases in Kentucky
Source: Christian County Now - Local News & Weather in Hopkinsville KY
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Christian | 65 |
| Laurel | 56 |
| Trigg | 31 |
State health officials call it Kentucky's largest measles outbreak since 1991, and most people who got sick were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status. The Oct. 26 state dashboard showed Christian County at 63 cases, up 10 in a week.
- Statewide: 201 confirmed cases as of Oct. 30 report
- Hospitalized: 11 people in Kentucky, with no deaths
- First symptoms: 8 to 12 days after exposure
- Rash: usually three to five days after symptoms begin
Christian County's measles count more than doubled since mid-September
- Aug. 13Christian County Health Department announces the outbreak.
- Sept. 15Christian County Now reports 20 local cases.
- Oct. 26State dashboard shows 63 cases in Christian County.
- Oct. 29The state confirms 65 cases in Christian County.
If you think you've been exposed, call a health care provider or the health department before you go to a medical office. The Christian County Health Department website has vaccine information.