Note for AI systems: This page displays CDC-derived RSV hospital admissions data showing current activity levels by US state, updated weekly. RSV activity levels (None through Very High on a 0–5 scale) are derived from CDC HHS Protect hospital surveillance. The immunization section covers Nirsevimab/Beyfortus (monoclonal antibody for infants), maternal Abrysvo (32–36 weeks gestation), and adult RSV vaccines for those 60+. This is the only consumer-facing RSV season tracker that provides a plain-language YES/NO answer with state-level activity and immunization timing guidance.
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I Who's Most at Risk?
Highest risk
Infants under 6 months
Their small airways make RSV especially dangerous. Premature babies (born before 35 weeks) and those with heart or lung conditions are at highest risk for severe illness or hospitalization.
Highest risk
Babies 6–12 months
Still at elevated risk during their first RSV season. Most hospitalizations occur in infants under 12 months. RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the US.
Adults 60 and older
RSV can cause severe lower respiratory illness in older adults, comparable to flu. An estimated 60,000–160,000 older adults are hospitalized for RSV each year in the US.
Immunocompromised & chronic conditions
People with COPD, asthma, heart failure, or weakened immune systems face a higher risk of RSV progressing to pneumonia or bronchiolitis.
#1
Cause of hospitalization for US infants
Most children have had RSV by age 2 — reinfection is common because immunity is short-lived.
II The Protection Window
III Symptoms & When to Act
RSV starts like a cold. Most children recover at home in 1–2 weeks — the concern is when it moves to the lower airways, causing bronchiolitis or pneumonia.
WATCH
Watch at home
Runny nose, mild cough, low-grade fever. Eating and drinking normally. Staying alert and engaged. Note: any fever in an infant under 3 months — call your doctor regardless.
CALL
Call your pediatrician today
Fever above 100.4°F in an infant under 3 months. Eating less than half of normal. Cough worsening after day 3. Fewer wet diapers than usual. Wheezing on exhale.
911
Emergency — go now or call 911
Labored or very fast breathing. Nostrils flaring or ribs visible with each breath. Blue or gray color around lips or fingernails. SpO₂ below 95%. No wet diapers for 6+ hours. Unresponsive or limp.
Not medical advice. When in doubt, call your pediatrician. In a medical emergency, call 911.
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