Infectious disease group urges vaccination as measles cases in Kentucky, nation continue to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of measles cases continues to rise in Kentucky, as well as throughout the…
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How to protect your children and yourself following Kentucky’s first verified case of measles in two years
By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Over two decades ago, measles — a highly contagious and potentially deadly…
Those who traveled through CVG Jan. 27-29 may have been exposed to measles, says CHFS
Staff report Kentuckians who traveled through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport between Jan. 27 and Jan. 29 may have been exposed…
Confirmed case of measles identified in Jessamine Co. resident; highly contagious, get vaccine if exposed
State health officials announced a confirmed case of measles identified in a Jessamine County resident. The resident, who is unvaccinated,…
Tom James: Don’t let COVID-19 pandemic create an epidemic of measles or other preventable diseases
Delayed haircuts, “drive-by” birthday parties, staycations – these will be common 2020 family memories. Don’t let measles, chicken pox, whooping…
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides recap of 2019 health threats and responses (Part 2)
From an outbreak of mysterious lung-injury deaths to America’s near loss of measles elimination status, the beginning of the end…
Northern Kentucky Health Department joins regional health officials in promoting measles prevention
With vaccine preventable diseases on the rise in the city of Cincinnati, and the continued increase in measles cases across…
What to know about measles; vaccination protects against highly contagious virus
The number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level since before the virus was declared…