What's Going Around in Massachusetts?

Health surveillance summary for Massachusetts — April 2026

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

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Flu

Moderate

3.0% ILI

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RSV

Moderate

2.3 per 100K

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COVID-19

Moderate

1.2 per 100K

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Measles

Moderate

2 cases in 2026

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MMR Coverage

Low

96.6% coverage

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What's Getting Better or Worse?

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

Nearby States

New York Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire Vermont

Cities in Massachusetts

Health data available for these Massachusetts cities:

Boston ·Worcester ·Springfield ·Cambridge ·Lowell ·Brockton ·Quincy ·Lynn ·New Bedford ·Fall River ·Lawrence ·Newton ·Somerville

Frequently Asked Questions

What's going around in Massachusetts right now?

Based on the latest CDC data, here's what's circulating in Massachusetts: flu activity is moderate, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and there have been 2 measles cases reported in 2026. Each topic page has detailed trends and comparisons.

Is the flu bad in Massachusetts right now?

Flu activity in Massachusetts is currently moderate with 3.0% ILI. Visit the Massachusetts flu page for weekly trend charts, nearby state comparisons, and historical context.

Are there measles cases in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has reported 2 confirmed measles cases in 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 96.6%. 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.