District of Columbia RSV Activity This Week
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Track current RSV hospitalization activity in District of Columbia with weekly CDC surveillance data. This page shows District of Columbia's RSV admission rate, how it compares to the national average and nearby states, and whether activity is trending up or down. Data is sourced from the CDC's HHS Protect hospital reporting system.
Key Takeaways
- 1 RSV hospitalization activity in District of Columbia is currently low, with 0.4 new admissions per 100,000 residents this week.
- 2 RSV admissions have been trending downward over recent weeks.
- 3 District of Columbia RSV activity is below the national rate of 2.0 per 100K.
CDC Recommendations at This Level
RSV activity is low — standard precautions for little ones
- • RSV season is quieter right now, but always wash hands before handling infants
- • Ask your pediatrician about RSV vaccines or antibody treatments for babies under 8 months
- • Older adults (60+) should ask about the RSV vaccine
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
District of Columbia RSV Trend — 2025-2026 Season
New confirmed RSV hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
District of Columbia vs. National Average and Nearby States
Nearby States
Sources & Methods
RSV data reflects confirmed RSV hospital admissions reported through the CDC's HHS Protect 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 .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current RSV activity level in District of Columbia?
RSV activity in District of Columbia is LOW with 0.4 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people this week. There were 3 total new RSV admissions.
Where does this RSV data come from?
This data comes from the CDC's HHS Protect 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.