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Kentucky measles cases rise to 64; 7 hospitalized in statewide outbreak

Kentucky's measles outbreak has grown dramatically in recent weeks, with state health officials now reporting 64 confirmed cases and seven hospitalizations across the Commonwealth.

Kentucky measles cases rise to 64; 7 hospitalized in statewide outbreak

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Kentucky's measles outbreak has grown dramatically in recent weeks, with state health officials now reporting 64 confirmed cases and seven hospitalizations across the Commonwealth.

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Kentucky's measles outbreak has grown dramatically in recent weeks, with state health officials now reporting 64 confirmed cases and seven hospitalizations across the Commonwealth.

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