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Folsom, California

What's Going Around in Folsom?

Latest reported illness readings for Folsom — October 2026

Your weekly respiratory picture

Flu-like illness is moderate; COVID-19 is moderate in the latest reported data.

California statewide surveillance. These readings are context for Folsom, not city case counts. Weekly reports lag behind infections.

Six reported weeks where available; each chart uses its own scale. Flu-like illness can be caused by several viruses. Hospital admissions do not count every infection. These are not personal risk scores.

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Measles (statewide)

29 cases in the current state tracker view. Approximate California tracker • report through Oct 8, 2026. Not a Folsom case count or formal outbreak status.

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Beyond the numbers

What can I do with this?

Weekly readings give context. Your symptoms and a healthcare provider’s advice matter more for personal decisions.

For everyday life

Bring in fresh air or use air filtration, wash your hands, and keep recommended immunizations up to date. A well-fitting mask adds protection in crowded indoor spaces.

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If you’re feeling sick

Stay home and away from others. Resume normal activities after both your symptoms have improved overall and you have been fever-free without fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours. Take extra precautions for the next 5 days. If you are at higher risk of severe illness, seek care promptly.

CDC guidance when sick ↗
Before visiting someone vulnerable

Postpone the visit if you are sick. Consider cleaner air, a well-fitting mask, and testing. Follow the person’s care team or facility guidance. A low community reading does not rule out infection.

CDC risk and prevention guidance ↗

General information for respiratory illnesses, not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. Trouble breathing or chest pain needs emergency medical care. Follow illness-specific guidance for measles and other infections.

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Source and context

Where this city page data comes from

Updated

Latest respiratory week: Oct 10, 2026; measles tracker report through: Oct 8, 2026

Coverage

State-level disease surveillance plus slower city-level community context

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Use the top half of this page for the latest statewide signals relevant to Folsom, not exact city case counts. Public dashboards do not identify every ordinary cold or local cluster. The lower community-context section is older CDC PLACES data about respiratory burden and access to care, included to explain possible impact rather than current spread.

Methods →Data sources →Refresh cadence: Weekly for infectious-disease feeds; annual for CDC PLACES context

Secondary context

Community context that can change impact

This does not tell you what is spreading this week. These older community estimates help explain respiratory vulnerability and access to care in Folsom. They do not describe what is spreading this week. The measures below use CDC PLACES city estimates from 2022.

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Respiratory burden

9.5%

Asthma

Higher asthma prevalence can mean more people feel respiratory surges harder.

Chronic lung disease

3.8%

COPD

COPD can raise the stakes when respiratory infections rise, especially for older adults.

Access to care

6.0%

Uninsured

Higher uninsured rates can make prevention, testing, and treatment harder to reach quickly.

Preventive care reach

69.3%

Annual Checkup

Routine checkups make vaccination, follow-up, and early care easier when illness is spreading.

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Chronic Conditions

7.7%
Diabetes
25.3%
Obesity
6.7%
Cancer
4.2%
Heart Disease
2.3%
Stroke
25.5%
High BP
29.7%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

22.0%
Depression
15.7%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

8.7%
Smoking
16.5%
Binge Drinking
15.0%
Inactive
34.9%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

70.0%
Dental Visit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Folsom, California right now?

Flu-like illness is moderate; COVID-19 is moderate in the latest reported data. These are California statewide readings. Public dashboards do not identify every ordinary cold or local cluster. Measles is shown separately as 29 cases in the current state tracker view in the approximate California tracker through Oct 8, 2026; that is not a Folsom case count or formal outbreak status.

Is the flu bad in Folsom right now?

Flu activity in California (which includes Folsom) is currently moderate with 3.1% ILI. The dated CDC Rt direction estimate suggests activity may be increasing. See the California flu page for weekly trend charts.

Why does this page include city-level community context?

The lower community-context section does not show what is spreading this week. It uses CDC PLACES (2022 data) to show slower-moving local vulnerability and access-to-care patterns in Folsom, such as asthma burden or uninsured adults, so the infection data has clearer local context.

Does Folsom have its own health data, or is this state-level?

This page combines two types of public-health data. Flu, COVID-19, RSV, and measles use California statewide surveillance as context relevant to Folsom; they are not exact Folsom case counts. The lower community-context section adds slower Folsom-specific CDC PLACES estimates about respiratory vulnerability and access to care. Public dashboards can miss ordinary colds and small local clusters, so use local health-department notices for confirmed local events.

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