Arkansas RSV Activity This Week
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Key Takeaways
- 1RSV hospitalization activity in Arkansas is currently low, with 0.1 new admissions per 100,000 residents this week.
- 2Arkansas RSV activity is near the national rate of 0.2 per 100K.
- 3Pediatric RSV rates (0.3 per 100K) are significantly higher than adult rates (0.1 per 100K).
Practical Steps for This Signal
RSV activity is low — standard precautions for little ones
- •RSV season is quieter right now, but always wash hands before handling infants
- •Ask a prenatal or pediatric healthcare provider whether maternal RSV vaccination during pregnancy or a long-acting infant RSV antibody applies; most infants do not need both
- •CDC recommends one RSV vaccine dose for all adults 75+ and adults 50–74 at increased risk of severe RSV illness
CDC prevention guidance · When to stay home and return to activities
These general steps pair Local Health Signal's interpretation of the reported public-health signal with CDC prevention guidance. They are not a personal risk assessment or medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Arkansas RSV Trend — 2026-2027 Season
New confirmed RSV hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
Is RSV Getting Better or Worse in Arkansas?
RSV is growing in Arkansas
The CDC Rt estimate suggests transmission was increasing as of the source date. This is a modeled direction estimate, not a guarantee of future activity.
Technical details (CDC Rt estimate)
Reproduction number (Rt): 1.17 (95% CI: 1.11 – 1.22)
Probability of growth: 100%
Rt below 1.0 means each case leads to fewer new cases (declining). Above 1.0 means growing.
Based on the CDC Rt estimate as of October 13, 2026.Source
Arkansas vs. National Average and Nearby States
Nearby States
Sources & Methods
RSV data reflects confirmed RSV hospital admissions reported through the CDC's NHSN system. Activity levels are based on new admissions per 100,000 population per week. Hospitalization data may undercount total RSV infections as many cases are managed at home.Learn more about our methods.
More Health Data for Arkansas
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Useful next questions
Questions worth opening from the Arkansas RSV page
Use these pages when you need the national RSV picture, help interpreting a trend, or a state-by-state comparison.
RSV Question
Is RSV Still Going Around Right Now?
A fast RSV answer for parents and planners, with next clicks into the live RSV dashboard and state overviews.
RSV Trend Question
Is RSV Getting Worse Right Now?
A direct RSV trend answer that pairs the national direction with the states that still look hottest right now.
RSV Ranking Question
Which States Have the Highest RSV Right Now?
A quick ranking page for the hottest current RSV states, built to route into the actual state pages and the family explainer.
Cities in Arkansas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current RSV activity level in Arkansas?
RSV activity in Arkansas is LOW with 0.1 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people this week. There were 4 total new RSV admissions.
Where does this RSV data come from?
This data comes from the CDC's NHSN hospital reporting system. Hospitals across the United States report confirmed RSV admissions, ICU usage, and bed capacity weekly. The metric shown is new admissions per 100,000 population.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated weekly after the CDC publishes new hospital reporting data. There is typically a 1-2 week lag between when admissions occur and when data appears here.
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.