What's Going Around in Stamford?

Health data for the Stamford, Connecticut area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Stamford, Connecticut, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Connecticut. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.

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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.

Stamford 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

9.7%
Asthma
4.1%
COPD
8.2%
Diabetes
25.6%
Obesity
6.5%
Cancer
4.4%
Heart Disease
2.6%
Stroke
26.2%
High BP
33.8%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

17.2%
Depression
14.6%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

8.8%
Smoking
16.7%
Binge Drinking
23.7%
Inactive
35.3%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

12.4%
Uninsured
76.5%
Annual Checkup
71.5%
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 Connecticut data as the best available indicator for the Stamford area. The health snapshot above shows Stamford-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 Stamford, Connecticut right now?

Based on Connecticut state surveillance data (which covers Stamford), 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 Stamford right now?

Flu activity in Connecticut (which includes Stamford) 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 Stamford?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Stamford residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (35.3%), High Cholesterol (33.8%), High BP (26.2%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Stamford.

Does Stamford 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 Stamford area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Stamford-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 Stamford.

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