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Measles outbreak in Kentucky surpasses 150 cases
Original: Measles cases surge past 150 in Kentucky; big outbreak identified in one county
More than 150 measles cases have now been recorded in Kentucky, with health officials identifying a large concentration of infections in a single county. The surge marks one of the more significant measles outbreaks in the United States this year, and public health authorities are expected to push vaccination efforts and contact tracing to contain further spread.
Why now: The rapid rise in cases past 150, concentrated in one county, has raised concern about a wider regional outbreak.
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