Kansas health officials post warning over growing measles outbreak

Kansas health officials post warning over growing measles outbreak

State health officials in Kansas have issued a warning to healthcare providers this week as measles cases climb across the nation.

Health Council Addresses Measles Outbreak Concerns

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Health experts in Tennessee are taking proactive steps to address growing concerns over the recent measles outbreak, even though no cases have been reported in the region. The Tennessee Health Department’s Regional Health Council hosted a critical presentation this morning to educate the public and prevent the disease from reaching our communities. Health Officer Dr. Stephen Miller stated that “you look at something s…

Health officials report a confirmed measles case in Kentucky, say it’s preventable with vaccination

The CDC photo above shows a young patient with measles rash. – CDC photo. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Health officials from the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced a confirmed case of measles in a Kentucky resident on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The resident had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission. The health department reports that the infected adult had attended the Planet Fitness at 1…