What's Going Around in Iowa?

Health surveillance summary for Iowa — April 2026

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

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Elevated Activity in Iowa

MMR Coverage is at elevated levels. Tap below for details.

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Flu

Moderate

2.1% ILI

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RSV

Moderate

2.6 per 100K

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COVID-19

Moderate

1.3 per 100K

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Measles

Low

0 cases in 2026

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MMR Coverage

Very High

88.8% coverage

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What's Getting Better or Worse?

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

Nearby States

Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Nebraska South Dakota

Cities in Iowa

Health data available for these Iowa cities:

Des Moines ·Cedar Rapids ·Davenport ·Sioux City

Frequently Asked Questions

What's going around in Iowa right now?

Based on the latest CDC data, here's what's circulating in Iowa: flu activity is moderate, RSV is moderate, 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 Iowa right now?

Flu activity in Iowa is currently moderate with 2.1% ILI. Visit the Iowa flu page for weekly trend charts, nearby state comparisons, and historical context.

Are there measles cases in Iowa?

Iowa has reported 0 confirmed measles cases in 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 88.8%. 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.