What's Going Around in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)?
Health data for the Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Georgia. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
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3.3% ILI
0.9 per 100K
0.6 per 100K
2 cases in Georgia
86.8% in Georgia
CDC Recommendations at This Level
Vaccination rates are critically low
- • Your state's MMR coverage is well below the herd immunity threshold
- • Outbreaks can happen when coverage drops this low — check the measles tracker for your state
- • Talk to your doctor about catching up on vaccinations if not up to date
- • Consider talking to your school or daycare about their vaccination policies
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) Community Health Snapshot
2022 dataCity-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.
Chronic Conditions
Mental Health
Health Behaviors
Prevention & Access
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more
About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Georgia data as the best available indicator for the Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) area. The health snapshot above shows Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full Georgia health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia right now?
Based on Georgia state surveillance data (which covers Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)), flu activity is moderate, RSV is low, COVID-19 is low, and Georgia has reported 2 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) right now?
Flu activity in Georgia (which includes Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)) is currently moderate with 3.3% ILI. Activity appears stable. See the Georgia flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) residents face these key health challenges: High BP (35.7%), Sleep Deprived (34.4%), High Cholesterol (33.2%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance).
Does Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) have its own health data, or is this state-level?
This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Georgia state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance).
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.