What's Going Around in North Carolina?
Health surveillance summary for North Carolina — April 2026
Here's a snapshot of current respiratory illness and disease activity in North Carolina, based on the latest CDC surveillance data. Click any topic for detailed trends, charts, and nearby state comparisons.
Elevated Activity in North Carolina
Measles, MMR Coverage are at elevated levels. Tap below for details.
Flu
Low1.9% ILI
View details →RSV
Moderate2.1 per 100K
View details →COVID-19
Moderate1.8 per 100K
View details →Measles
High13 cases in 2026
View details →MMR Coverage
High94.2% coverage
View details →What's Getting Better or Worse?
Based on CDC forecasting data as of 2026-03-31.
Nearby States
Cities in North Carolina
Health data available for these North Carolina cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
What's going around in North Carolina right now?
Based on the latest CDC data, here's what's circulating in North Carolina: flu activity is low, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and there have been 13 measles cases reported in 2026. Each topic page has detailed trends and comparisons.
Is the flu bad in North Carolina right now?
Flu activity in North Carolina is currently low with 1.9% ILI. Visit the North Carolina flu page for weekly trend charts, nearby state comparisons, and historical context.
Are there measles cases in North Carolina?
North Carolina has reported 13 confirmed measles cases in 2026. The state's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is 94.2%. See the measles tracker for county-level details.
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