Measles immunization rates for Kentucky kindergarteners have fallen from 93% in the 2019-2020 school year to 86.9% in 2024-2025.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise — because of the fast-spreading delta variant — the vaccination rate here in Kentucky and in many other states isn’t rising nearly as fast as it needs to ...

Some of Kentucky's COVID-19 vaccine data was counted twice, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday, and that means the state's total number of unique vaccinations is lower than what's been ...

While there is no immediate concern for counties surrounding Louisville, officials warn that declining vaccination rates could make children more vulnerable.

Jul. 5—The immunization crisis in Kentucky is not just a Kentucky issue, but is happening nationwide. "It's not going to take long before we see the effects of falling rates of immunizations. We ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro leaders have announced the first confirmed case of measles in Jefferson County. It ...

Doctors are urging more Americans to get vaccinated against Covid and flu ahead of the holidays. Rates for both shots are low so far this season, according to new CDC data.

Semi crash blocks all lanes on I-65 South near Kennedy Bridge in downtown Louisville 4 additional measles cases confirmed in Kentucky as child vaccination rate declines Jun 27, 2025 Updated Jun 28 ...

A measles outbreak has emerged in central Kentucky. There are four confirmed cases: Three were confirmed in Woodford County before a fourth emerged in nearby Fayette County, per WKYT. The Kentucky ...

The vaccination rate for Black Ohioans mirrors the nation's and lags the rate for Ohio whites by 11 points. In Kentucky, 24% of Black residents have received at least one shot compared to 32% of ...

Speakers at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky's event discussed vaccine hesitancy, how it is affecting immunization rates and how medical professionals and advocates can address it. Kentucky ...

Measles immunization rates for Kentucky kindergarteners have fallen from 93% in the 2019-2020 school year to 86.9% in 2024-2025.