What's Going Around in San Bernardino?

Health data for the San Bernardino, California area — April 2026

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

San Bernardino 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

10.4%
Asthma
6.4%
COPD
14.4%
Diabetes
37.5%
Obesity
5.0%
Cancer
6.6%
Heart Disease
3.9%
Stroke
34.6%
High BP
32.3%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

20.0%
Depression
19.4%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

15.4%
Smoking
14.6%
Binge Drinking
33.0%
Inactive
40.4%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

20.2%
Uninsured
69.0%
Annual Checkup
47.9%
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 California data as the best available indicator for the San Bernardino area. The health snapshot above shows San Bernardino-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full California health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in San Bernardino, California right now?

Based on California state surveillance data (which covers San Bernardino), flu activity is moderate, RSV is low, COVID-19 is low, and California has reported 20 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in San Bernardino right now?

Flu activity in California (which includes San Bernardino) is currently moderate with 3.7% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the California flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in San Bernardino?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), San Bernardino residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (40.4%), Obesity (37.5%), High BP (34.6%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to San Bernardino.

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

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