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Kentucky Measles Outbreak Surges to 104 Cases as Laurel County Reports Seven New Infections
Kentucky health officials confirmed seven new measles cases in Laurel County on October 9, bringing the state's total to 104. The ongoing outbreak, which began in July, has nearly doubled in size over three weeks, with Christian and Trigg counties reporting the highest numbers. While most cases involve unvaccinated individuals, two have occurred in vaccinated people. Seven patients have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported in Kentucky.