What's Going Around in Provo?

Health data for the Provo, Utah area — April 2026

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

Provo 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

10.3%
Asthma
5.2%
COPD
10.3%
Diabetes
34.6%
Obesity
7.7%
Cancer
5.4%
Heart Disease
2.9%
Stroke
30.0%
High BP
29.9%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

25.9%
Depression
17.1%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

8.4%
Smoking
7.4%
Binge Drinking
19.0%
Inactive
35.1%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

12.6%
Uninsured
71.5%
Annual Checkup
66.8%
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 Utah data as the best available indicator for the Provo area. The health snapshot above shows Provo-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Utah health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Provo, Utah right now?

Based on Utah state surveillance data (which covers Provo), flu activity is low, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is low, and Utah has reported 90 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Provo right now?

Flu activity in Utah (which includes Provo) is currently low with 0.0% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Utah flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Provo?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Provo residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (35.1%), Obesity (34.6%), High BP (30%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Provo.

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

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