What's Going Around in New Mexico?

Health surveillance summary for New Mexico — April 2026

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

Flu, RSV, Measles, MMR Coverage are at elevated levels. Tap below for details.

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Flu

High

5.1% ILI

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RSV

High

3.2 per 100K

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COVID-19

Moderate

1.0 per 100K

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Measles

High

12 cases in 2026

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MMR Coverage

High

94.8% coverage

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What's Getting Better or Worse?

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

Nearby States

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Cities in New Mexico

Health data available for these New Mexico cities:

Albuquerque ·Las Cruces ·Rio Rancho ·Santa Fe

Frequently Asked Questions

What's going around in New Mexico right now?

Based on the latest CDC data, here's what's circulating in New Mexico: flu activity is high, RSV is high, COVID-19 is moderate, and there have been 12 measles cases reported in 2026. Each topic page has detailed trends and comparisons.

Is the flu bad in New Mexico right now?

Flu activity in New Mexico is currently high with 5.1% ILI. Visit the New Mexico flu page for weekly trend charts, nearby state comparisons, and historical context.

Are there measles cases in New Mexico?

New Mexico has reported 12 confirmed measles cases in 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 94.8%. 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.