A measles outbreak in Kentucky continues to impact several counties as the total case count rises above 150, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
As of Wednesday, Oct. 14, there were 157 confirmed cases of measles in the state. The health department said many of the cases are in close-knit, under-vaccinated communities, and that no public exposures have been identified.
The outbreak began in August when several cases starting popping up in Western Kentucky. There were 48 measles cases reported on Sept. 15, a majority of which were in Christian and Todd counties…