What's Going Around in Cape Coral?

Health data for the Cape Coral, Florida area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Cape Coral, Florida, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Florida. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.

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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.

Cape Coral Community Health Snapshot

2022 data

City-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.

Chronic Conditions

9.4%
Asthma
5.7%
COPD
10.2%
Diabetes
30.4%
Obesity
7.5%
Cancer
5.4%
Heart Disease
2.8%
Stroke
29.8%
High BP
32.0%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

19.0%
Depression
17.4%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

12.7%
Smoking
18.0%
Binge Drinking
23.5%
Inactive
35.9%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

15.8%
Uninsured
75.4%
Annual Checkup
59.8%
Dental Visit

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 Florida data as the best available indicator for the Cape Coral area. The health snapshot above shows Cape Coral-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Florida health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Cape Coral, Florida right now?

Based on Florida state surveillance data (which covers Cape Coral), flu activity is moderate, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is low, and Florida has reported 63 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Cape Coral right now?

Flu activity in Florida (which includes Cape Coral) is currently moderate with 3.1% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Florida flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Cape Coral?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Cape Coral residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (35.9%), High Cholesterol (32%), Obesity (30.4%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Cape Coral.

Does Cape Coral 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 Florida state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Cape Coral area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Cape Coral-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 Cape Coral.

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