South Carolina RSV Activity This Week
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Key Takeaways
- 1 RSV hospitalization activity in South Carolina is currently low, with 0.6 new admissions per 100,000 residents this week.
- 2 RSV admissions have been trending downward over recent weeks.
- 3 South Carolina 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.
South Carolina RSV Trend — 2025-2026 Season
New confirmed RSV hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
Is RSV Getting Better or Worse in South Carolina?
RSV is declining in South Carolina
Good news — rsv activity is going down. Based on CDC forecasting data, each case is leading to fewer new cases, which means you should see continued improvement in the coming weeks.
Technical details (CDC Rt estimate)
Reproduction number (Rt): 0.74 (95% CI: 0.50 – 0.98)
Probability of growth: 2%
Rt below 1.0 means each case leads to fewer new cases (declining). Above 1.0 means growing.
Based on CDC forecasting data as of March 31, 2026. Source
South Carolina vs. National Average and Nearby States
Nearby States
| State | Activity Level | Per 100K |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 2.1 | |
| Low | 0.9 |
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 South Carolina?
RSV activity in South Carolina is LOW with 0.6 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people this week. There were 34 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.