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Kentucky reports rise in measles cases amid ongoing outbreak
Original: Kentucky sees uptick in measles cases as outbreak continues
Kentucky is recording an increase in measles cases as an outbreak continues in the state, according to local reporting. Health officials are working to contain the spread, and the uptick comes amid broader measles concerns across the United States, where vaccination gaps have allowed the highly contagious disease to resurface in multiple communities.
Why now: Measles outbreaks are resurfacing in several US states, and a new increase in Kentucky adds to public health concerns.
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