Kentucky RSV Activity This Week

Last updated:

Low
0.0 per 100K

new RSV hospital admissions this week

Week ending 2026-08-22

→ Stablesimilar to 0.0 per 100K last week
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0.1 per 100K near the national rate

Stable means the RSV hospital signal is close to last week's level, not that RSV is over. If that label feels too vague, read how to interpret stable RSV activity.

New admissions:2
Currently hospitalized:1
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Key Takeaways

  1. 1RSV hospitalization activity in Kentucky is currently low, with 0.0 new admissions per 100,000 residents this week.
  2. 2RSV admissions have been relatively stable over recent weeks.
  3. 3Kentucky RSV activity is near the national rate of 0.1 per 100K.
  4. 4Pediatric RSV rates (0.1 per 100K) are significantly higher than adult rates (0.0 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

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.

Kentucky RSV Trend — 2025-2026 Season

New confirmed RSV hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.

Kentucky vs. National Average and Nearby States

Nearby States

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current RSV activity level in Kentucky?

RSV activity in Kentucky is LOW with 0.0 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people this week. There were 2 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.

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