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State officials confirm highest number of measles cases in KY in 35 years amid outbreak

State health officials have confirmed that Kentucky is experiencing the highest number of measles cases amid an ongoing outbreak of the viral respiratory illness.

State officials confirm highest number of measles cases in KY in 35 years amid outbreak

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State health officials have confirmed that Kentucky is experiencing the highest number of measles cases amid an ongoing outbreak of the viral respiratory illness.

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State health officials have confirmed that Kentucky is experiencing the highest number of measles cases amid an ongoing outbreak of the viral respiratory illness.

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