What's Going Around in Alabama?

Health surveillance summary for Alabama — April 2026

Here's a snapshot of current respiratory illness and disease activity in Alabama, based on the latest CDC surveillance data. Click any topic for detailed trends, charts, and nearby state comparisons.

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Flu

Moderate

2.4% ILI

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RSV

Low

0.6 per 100K

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COVID-19

Moderate

1.4 per 100K

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Measles

Low

0 cases in 2026

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MMR Coverage

Low

95.2% coverage

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What's Getting Better or Worse?

COVID-19 ↘ Likely Declining

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Based on CDC forecasting data as of 2026-03-31.

Nearby States

Mississippi Tennessee Georgia Florida

Cities in Alabama

Health data available for these Alabama cities:

Huntsville ·Birmingham ·Montgomery ·Mobile ·Tuscaloosa ·Hoover

Frequently Asked Questions

What's going around in Alabama right now?

Based on the latest CDC data, here's what's circulating in Alabama: flu activity is moderate, RSV is low, COVID-19 is moderate, and there have been 0 measles cases reported in 2026. Each topic page has detailed trends and comparisons.

Is the flu bad in Alabama right now?

Flu activity in Alabama is currently moderate with 2.4% ILI. Visit the Alabama flu page for weekly trend charts, nearby state comparisons, and historical context.

Are there measles cases in Alabama?

Alabama has reported 0 confirmed measles cases in 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 95.2%. See the measles tracker for county-level details.

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.