Call the toll-free Measles Hotline at 855-598-2246, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (EST) Monday-Friday, for answers to general measles questions. If you have symptoms or medical concerns about measles, contact your local health department or healthcare provider. For more information about measles visit the
CDC website.
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Page/Data last updated on August 28, 2025.
Measles Situational Update
- A total of 14 cases of measles have been reported in Kentucky in 2025.
- The most recent case was announced on July 28 in a Jefferson County resident. There are no known public exposures associated with this case.
- The recent outbreak in Woodford and Fayette Counties ended on August 19, when no new cases had been reported for 42 days.
Data is provisional and subject to change. Data on this page will be updated twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, with the exception of State and Federal Holidays.
The CDC issued a travel advisory recommending that all international travelers be fully vaccinated against measles before their trips, due to a rise in global measles cases.
Total Data for Confirmed Cases of Measles in Kentucky 2025
Cases by County of Residence
County |
Cases |
Fayette | 6 |
Franklin | 1 |
Jefferson | 2
|
Todd | 1 |
Woodford | 3 |
International resident* | 1 |
TOTAL | 14
|
*Diagnosed in Kentucky
Cases by Age
Age Group |
Cases |
18 years and under | 12
|
19+ years | 2 |
Cases by Vaccination Status
Vaccination Status |
Cases |
Unvaccinated or unknown | 13
|
One MMR dose | 1
|
Two MMR doses | 0
|
Measles
Measles is a disease caused by a highly contagious virus. People with measles spread the virus through the air when they cough, sneeze, or breathe. Symptoms of measles include high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, and rash. Koplik spots (tiny white spots inside the mouth) can appear 2 to 3 days after symptoms begin. Some people who become sick with measles also get a serious lung infection, such as pneumonia. Although severe cases are rare, measles can cause swelling of the brain and even death. Measles can be especially severe in infants, pregnant women, and in people who have weakened immune systems.