What's Going Around in Manchester?

Health data for the Manchester, New Hampshire area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Manchester, New Hampshire, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for New Hampshire. 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.

Manchester 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

11.2%
Asthma
6.1%
COPD
9.1%
Diabetes
35.2%
Obesity
7.4%
Cancer
5.2%
Heart Disease
2.9%
Stroke
30.1%
High BP
30.2%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

22.8%
Depression
17.5%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

13.2%
Smoking
16.6%
Binge Drinking
25.1%
Inactive
37.5%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

10.0%
Uninsured
75.5%
Annual Checkup
62.2%
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 New Hampshire data as the best available indicator for the Manchester area. The health snapshot above shows Manchester-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full New Hampshire health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Manchester, New Hampshire right now?

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

Is the flu bad in Manchester right now?

Flu activity in New Hampshire (which includes Manchester) is currently moderate with 2.6% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the New Hampshire flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Manchester?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Manchester residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (37.5%), Obesity (35.2%), High Cholesterol (30.2%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Manchester.

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

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