What's Going Around in Danbury?

Health data for the Danbury, Connecticut area — April 2026

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

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CDC Recommendations at This Level

RSV is circulating — protect infants and elderly

  • Wash hands thoroughly before touching babies or young children
  • Ask visitors to wash hands before holding your baby
  • Watch for signs in infants: rapid breathing, wheezing, difficulty feeding, flaring nostrils
  • If your child is breathing fast or struggling to breathe, seek medical care right away

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.

Danbury 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

10.2%
Asthma
5.1%
COPD
8.9%
Diabetes
27.1%
Obesity
6.5%
Cancer
5.0%
Heart Disease
2.9%
Stroke
27.2%
High BP
34.1%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

18.3%
Depression
16.4%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

11.3%
Smoking
16.6%
Binge Drinking
27.6%
Inactive
37.2%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

16.2%
Uninsured
75.1%
Annual Checkup
67.3%
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 Connecticut data as the best available indicator for the Danbury area. The health snapshot above shows Danbury-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Connecticut health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Danbury, Connecticut right now?

Based on Connecticut state surveillance data (which covers Danbury), flu activity is low, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and Connecticut has reported 0 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Danbury right now?

Flu activity in Connecticut (which includes Danbury) is currently low with 0.0% ILI. Activity appears stable. See the Connecticut flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Danbury?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Danbury residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (37.2%), High Cholesterol (34.1%), Inactive (27.6%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Danbury.

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

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