Kentucky health officials identify potential measles exposures in Richmond and Olive Hill

Kentucky's Department for Public Health says a potentially infectious, out-of-state person who was not vaccinated visited several businesses in Richmond and Olive Hill during late August. Officials flagged four site/date windows where measles exposure may have occurred.

Where and when exposure may have happened

• Olive Hill — Marathon Gas Station, 424 West Tom Hall Boulevard: Aug. 24, 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Richmond — Lowe's, 814 Eastern Bypass: Aug. 24, 1:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• Richmond — Baptist Health Urgent Care, 648 University Shopping Center: Aug. 27, 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Richmond — Baptist Health Urgent Care, 648 University Shopping Center: Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Anyone who was at those locations during the listed times should consider themselves potentially exposed. The department specifically asks residents to check their measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine records and contact their health care provider if they are unsure of their immunization status.

Symptoms of measles can appear up to 21 days after exposure. The department lists the common early symptoms as a high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, followed by a rash. People who develop symptoms should contact their health care provider before visiting in person so the provider can take steps to avoid spreading the virus in waiting rooms.

Kentucky reported 29 confirmed measles cases in 2026 at the time of the notice, with 17 confirmed during August. All confirmed infections were in people who were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. Christian County in southwest Kentucky reported the largest share of cases, with 14 confirmed.

• Check your MMR vaccination record. If you do not have a record, contact your primary care provider or local health department.
• If you believe you were at one of the listed locations during the listed times, monitor for fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and rash for up to 21 days after the possible exposure.
• If symptoms develop, call your provider before visiting so appropriate infection-control steps can be taken.