Measles cases surge past 150 in Kentucky; big outbreak identified in one county
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"Measles cases surge past 150 in Kentucky; big outbreak identified in one county" is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (4)
- Kentucky health officials urge vaccination amid worst measles outbreak in years Spectrum News · 6h ago
- Measles cases reach triple digits Kentucky, health department encourages vaccinations as 3 cases reported in Caldwell WPSD Local 6 · 6h ago
- Investigation underway in Laurel Co. amid 56 measles cases dating back to August LEX 18 News · 6h ago
- Kentucky reports more than 150 measles cases as outbreak spreads WDRB · 6h ago
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