What's Going Around in South Fulton?

Health data for the South Fulton, Georgia area — April 2026

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

South Fulton 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

11.0%
Asthma
5.0%
COPD
13.5%
Diabetes
34.5%
Obesity
4.7%
Cancer
4.9%
Heart Disease
3.9%
Stroke
39.9%
High BP
30.8%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

15.5%
Depression
17.3%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

12.1%
Smoking
13.3%
Binge Drinking
24.6%
Inactive
47.2%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

11.7%
Uninsured
80.7%
Annual Checkup
58.5%
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 Georgia data as the best available indicator for the South Fulton area. The health snapshot above shows South Fulton-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Georgia health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in South Fulton, Georgia right now?

Based on Georgia state surveillance data (which covers South Fulton), flu activity is moderate, RSV is low, COVID-19 is low, and Georgia has reported 2 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in South Fulton right now?

Flu activity in Georgia (which includes South Fulton) is currently moderate with 3.3% ILI. Activity appears stable. See the Georgia flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in South Fulton?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), South Fulton residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (47.2%), High BP (39.9%), Obesity (34.5%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to South Fulton.

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

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