Kentucky reports measles case, First case in 2 years
Kentucky state and Franklin County health officials announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident. The resident had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) is working to identify and contact individuals who may have been exposed to the virus. The resident attended a fitness center in Frankfort, Kentucky while infectious.
Individuals who were at the below location during the date and time listed may have been exposed:
Planet Fitness at 101 Allen Way in Frankfort, Kentucky on Monday, February 17 (9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
“Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world,” said KDPH Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack. “Fortunately, measles can be prevented with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is safe and effective. Vaccines are an essential tool to keep children and adults safe and healthy.”
Recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that MMR vaccine coverage among Kentucky kindergartners is only 90%, which is lower than the national average.
The last confirmed case of measles in Kentucky was in February 2023.
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