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Measles Outbreak in Kentucky; Fayette School Vaccination Rates Released

Measles Outbreak in Kentucky; Fayette School Vaccination Rates Released

The outbreak has reached 24 cases in seven counties, including Jessamine; all reported patients were unvaccinated and two were hospitalized. Fayette County school MMR rates range from 48.6% to 100%, making vaccination-status checks important for Lexington-area families.

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Updated Aug 28, 2026