What's Going Around in New Orleans?
Health data for the New Orleans, Louisiana area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near New Orleans, Louisiana, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Louisiana. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
2.8% ILI
↓ Declining in Louisiana
1.5 per 100K
↓ Declining in Louisiana
1.0 per 100K
→ Stable in Louisiana
0 cases in Louisiana
92.6% in Louisiana
CDC Recommendations at This Level
Vaccination rates are below the safe threshold
- • Your state is below the 95% MMR coverage needed for herd immunity
- • This means your community is more vulnerable if measles is introduced
- • Verify your family's vaccination status and get caught up if needed
- • Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine safety
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 Orleans 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 Louisiana data as the best available indicator for the New Orleans area. The health snapshot above shows New Orleans-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full Louisiana health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in New Orleans, Louisiana right now?
Based on Louisiana state surveillance data (which covers New Orleans), flu activity is moderate, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and Louisiana has reported 0 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in New Orleans right now?
Flu activity in Louisiana (which includes New Orleans) is currently moderate with 2.8% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Louisiana flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in New Orleans?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), New Orleans residents face these key health challenges: High BP (38.8%), Sleep Deprived (38.4%), Obesity (34.2%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to New Orleans.
Does New Orleans 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 Louisiana state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the New Orleans area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows New Orleans-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 Orleans.
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.