However, newly confirmed cases in Kern County are bringing concerns for health officials and residents. “These are actually the first cases in Kern County residents that we’ve had diagnosed with measles since 2004,” said Division Director of Heath Services at Kern County Public Health Kimberly Hernandez. Kimberly Hernandez with Kern County Public Health says a total of two measles cases have been confirmed, with residents contracting the disease outside of the county during travel before returning with it. This is the first time Kern County has seen a case in more than two decades. However even if someone has the measles vaccine, Dr. Vithalani says people can still contract the disease.