What's Going Around in New Haven?
Health data for the New Haven, Connecticut area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near New Haven, Connecticut, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Connecticut. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
0.0% ILI
→ Stable in Connecticut
2.7 per 100K
→ Stable in Connecticut
1.1 per 100K
→ Stable in Connecticut
0 cases in Connecticut
98.2% in Connecticut
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.
New Haven Community Health Snapshot
2022 dataCity-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.
Chronic Conditions
Mental Health
Health Behaviors
Prevention & Access
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 New Haven area. The health snapshot above shows New Haven-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 New Haven, Connecticut right now?
Based on Connecticut state surveillance data (which covers New Haven), 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 New Haven right now?
Flu activity in Connecticut (which includes New Haven) 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 New Haven?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), New Haven residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (42.5%), Obesity (39.9%), High BP (35.9%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to New Haven.
Does New Haven 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 New Haven area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows New Haven-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 New Haven.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.