Is RSV Still Going Around Right Now for Parents? Spring 2026 U.S. Update

15-Second Answer

• RSV is still circulating nationally, and the latest CDC hospital data shows moderate activity.
• The main winter surge has passed, but RSV has not disappeared and some states still show meaningful activity.
• If you need the fastest local answer, use our state-by-state RSV pages instead of relying on a national headline.

If you are making a decision for a baby, older adult, or high-risk family member, open the live RSV dashboard for your state right after this.

What Parents Need To Know Right Now

Yes. RSV is still going around in the United States, but it is much quieter than it was during the winter peak. National RSV hospitalization activity is currently moderate in the latest CDC data, and the broad seasonal pattern is still moving downward into spring 2026. That said, RSV still matters for infants, very young babies, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

What This Means for Families Right Now

For most healthy adults and older children, RSV risk is lower now than it was during the winter peak. The groups who should still pay closest attention are:

• Infants under 6 months old, especially newborns
• Babies entering their first RSV season
• Adults over 60, especially with heart or lung disease
• Immunocompromised people of any age

If someone in one of those groups develops breathing trouble, poor feeding, wheezing, or unusual fatigue, it is still worth contacting a clinician promptly.

Is RSV Season Over?

Mostly, but not completely. National RSV hospitalization levels are down from their winter highs, and many states are quieter now. But RSV does not disappear on a single date, and some states can show lingering activity into spring.

That is why the better question is not just “is RSV season over?” but “what is my state showing right now?” You can answer that on the state-by-state RSV pages, which update weekly with hospital admission data.

How To Check RSV in Your State

RSV hospitalization rates still vary by state even when the national picture looks calm. On our RSV dashboard, you can quickly see:

• Current hospitalization rate per 100,000 residents
• Week-over-week trend
• Comparison to the national average
• Nearby states’ activity levels

That makes the dashboard more useful than a generic seasonal headline if you are deciding what is happening where you live.

RSV Vaccines and Immunizations Still Matter

The 2025-2026 season saw expanded availability of RSV protection:

• Abrysvo and Arexvy — RSV vaccines approved for adults 60 and older
• Beyfortus (nirsevimab) — A monoclonal antibody for infants entering their first RSV season
• Maternal RSV vaccine — Abrysvo is approved for pregnant individuals at 32-36 weeks gestation to provide passive immunity to newborns

If you’re a parent of a young child or an older adult, talk to your healthcare provider about RSV protection options.

How RSV Compares to Flu and COVID Right Now

All three major respiratory viruses follow seasonal patterns, but they don’t always peak at the same time:

• RSV typically peaks earliest (November-January)
• Flu peaks mid-season (December-February)
• COVID-19 has been less predictable, with peaks varying by variant

In spring 2026, RSV appears quieter than flu in many places, while measles remains the bigger public-health story outside the respiratory-virus group. You can compare all three respiratory viruses for your state on our homepage or by visiting your state’s individual pages for flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

How We Track RSV Data

Local Health Signal tracks RSV using hospital admission data from the CDC’s HHS Protect system. This measures new RSV-related hospital admissions per 100,000 population each week. For more details, see our data sources page.

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Updated weekly with the latest CDC data. Last substantive update: April 9, 2026.