#Respiratory Syncytial Virus

West Coast Health Alliance issues immunization recommendations for 2026-2027

The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is issuing immunization recommendations for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season.

Hawaiʻi Health Department’s new Respiratory Disease Dashboard shows increasing COVID-19 activity

COVID-19 activity is on the rise, according to a new Respiratory Disease Activity dashboard released by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health. 

RSV vaccine now available for Kaiser Permanente members

Kaiser Permanente is now offering the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to members 60 years and older. The vaccines are available by appointment only and are covered like all routine vaccinations, typically at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members, according to the member’s plan coverage.

Hawaiʻi sees rise in early season respiratory virus rates, high level of RSV infection

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.