Open Disease Data API

API

Free REST API for real-time COVID-19 and Influenza epidemiological data

Overview

The Open Disease Data API provides real-time and historical data on COVID-19 and Influenza. Key endpoints include global summaries (/v3/covid-19/all), country-specific stats (/v3/covid-19/countries/{code}), and influenza trends (/v3/influenza/latest). Responses are JSON-formatted, including metrics like confirmed cases, deaths, recoveries, vaccination rates, and flu activity levels. Use cases include building public health dashboards, academic research on disease spread, integrating case data into health apps, and monitoring regional influenza outbreaks with flexible filtering options.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://disease.sh/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Response Format
No Authentication Required
Real-time & Historical Data
COVID-19 & Influenza Coverage
Country/Region Filtering
Vaccination Data Included

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Open Disease Data API free to use?

Yes, the API is completely free for public use with no hidden costs, though rate limits apply to ensure fair access.

? Does it require an API Key for access?

No, authentication is not required—you can directly call the endpoints without an API key.

? What format are the API responses in?

All responses are in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), which is widely supported and easy to parse in most programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Health

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ No API Key Needed
⊕ Comprehensive Epidemiological Metrics
⊕ Regular Data Updates
⊕ Easy to Integrate
⊕ Supports Multiple Use Cases (Dashboards, Research)

Cons

⊖ Rate Limited (100 Requests/Minute)
⊖ No Service Level Agreement (SLA)
⊖ Limited to COVID-19 & Influenza
⊖ Data Delays Possible for Low-Resource Regions