What's Going Around in Washington?
Health data for the Washington, District of Columbia area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Washington, District of Columbia, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for District of Columbia. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
3.8% ILI
↗ Likely Growing in District of Columbia
0.4 per 100K
0.7 per 100K
0 cases in District of Columbia
92.7% in District of Columbia
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.
Washington 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 District of Columbia data as the best available indicator for the Washington area. The health snapshot above shows Washington-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full District of Columbia health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Washington, District of Columbia right now?
Based on District of Columbia state surveillance data (which covers Washington), flu activity is moderate, RSV is low, COVID-19 is low, and District of Columbia has reported 0 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in Washington right now?
Flu activity in District of Columbia (which includes Washington) is currently moderate with 3.8% ILI. The trend suggests activity may be increasing. See the District of Columbia flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in Washington?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Washington residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (33.4%), High Cholesterol (33.2%), High BP (30.6%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Washington.
Does Washington 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 District of Columbia state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Washington area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Washington-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 Washington.
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.