Wisconsin RSV Activity This Week
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new RSV hospital admissions this week
Week ending 2026-03-14
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.
Key Takeaways
- 1 RSV hospitalization activity in Wisconsin is currently moderate, with 2.8 new admissions per 100,000 residents this week.
- 2 RSV admissions have been relatively stable over recent weeks.
- 3 Wisconsin RSV activity is above the national rate of 2.0 per 100K.
- 4 Pediatric RSV rates (4.6 per 100K) are higher than adult rates (2.4 per 100K).
- 5 Nearby state Michigan is also reporting elevated RSV activity.
CDC Recommendations at This Level
RSV is circulating — protect infants and elderly
- • Wash hands thoroughly before touching babies or young children
- • Ask visitors to wash hands before holding your baby
- • Watch for signs in infants: rapid breathing, wheezing, difficulty feeding, flaring nostrils
- • If your child is breathing fast or struggling to breathe, seek medical care right away
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.
Wisconsin RSV Trend — 2025-2026 Season
New confirmed RSV hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
Is RSV Getting Better or Worse in Wisconsin?
RSV is declining in Wisconsin
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): 0.77 (95% CI: 0.60 – 1.01)
Probability of growth: 3%
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
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
RSV activity in Wisconsin is MODERATE with 2.8 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people this week. There were 168 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.