What's Going Around in Louisiana?

Health surveillance summary for Louisiana — April 2026

Here's a snapshot of current respiratory illness and disease activity in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana

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

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Flu

Moderate

2.8% ILI

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RSV

Moderate

1.5 per 100K

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COVID-19

Moderate

1.0 per 100K

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Measles

Low

0 cases in 2026

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MMR Coverage

High

92.6% coverage

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What's Getting Better or Worse?

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

Nearby States

Texas Arkansas Mississippi

Cities in Louisiana

Health data available for these Louisiana cities:

New Orleans ·Baton Rouge ·Shreveport ·Metairie ·Lafayette ·Lake Charles

Frequently Asked Questions

What's going around in Louisiana right now?

Based on the latest CDC data, here's what's circulating in Louisiana: 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 Louisiana right now?

Flu activity in Louisiana is currently moderate with 2.8% ILI. Visit the Louisiana flu page for weekly trend charts, nearby state comparisons, and historical context.

Are there measles cases in Louisiana?

Louisiana has reported 0 confirmed measles cases in 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 92.6%. 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.