01/12/2026
🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀
🇺🇸 National Updates
1️⃣ CDC reports influenza activity remains elevated nationwide, with higher risk of complications among seniors and patients with diabetes, heart disease, and chronic lung conditions.
2️⃣ CMS emphasizes January as a critical month to initiate Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), preventive screenings, and chronic care management under 2026 quality measures.
🇨🇱 Texas Updates
1️⃣ Texas health officials note increased outpatient visits for bronchitis, sinus infections, and lingering post-viral cough following the holiday season.
2️⃣ North Texas clinics are seeing increased demand for blood pressure and diabetes follow-ups after year-end care gaps.
🌍 Global Health Alerts
1️⃣ WHO confirms continued seasonal influenza circulation across the Northern Hemisphere.
2️⃣ Europe reports ongoing norovirus outbreaks, particularly in schools and long-term care facilities.
👩⚕️ Clinical Tips for Providers
* Schedule AWVs early to address vaccines, cancer screenings, fall risk, and medication review.
* Encourage early evaluation for persistent cough, fever, or gastrointestinal symptoms to prevent complications.
