What's Going Around in Greensboro?

Health data for the Greensboro, North Carolina area — April 2026

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

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CDC Recommendations at This Level

Active measles outbreak — vaccination is urgent

  • The CDC strongly recommends MMR vaccination for anyone who is not up to date
  • Measles is extremely contagious — it spreads through the air and can linger in a room for 2 hours after an infected person leaves
  • If you develop symptoms, call your doctor BEFORE going in — they need to prepare to avoid exposing others
  • Unvaccinated individuals should avoid public spaces where cases have been reported
  • Infants too young for MMR (under 12 months) should avoid known outbreak areas

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.

Greensboro 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

11.6%
Asthma
6.4%
COPD
12.1%
Diabetes
40.2%
Obesity
6.2%
Cancer
5.6%
Heart Disease
3.6%
Stroke
36.4%
High BP
31.2%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

24.5%
Depression
17.8%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

14.4%
Smoking
13.8%
Binge Drinking
25.1%
Inactive
37.6%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

11.6%
Uninsured
80.2%
Annual Checkup
59.3%
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 North Carolina data as the best available indicator for the Greensboro area. The health snapshot above shows Greensboro-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full North Carolina health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Greensboro, North Carolina right now?

Based on North Carolina state surveillance data (which covers Greensboro), flu activity is low, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and North Carolina has reported 13 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Greensboro right now?

Flu activity in North Carolina (which includes Greensboro) is currently low with 1.9% ILI. Activity appears stable. See the North Carolina flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Greensboro?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Greensboro residents face these key health challenges: Obesity (40.2%), Sleep Deprived (37.6%), High BP (36.4%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Greensboro.

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

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