01/12/2026
๐ฉบ ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ โ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ฎ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ
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๐บ๐ธ National Updates
1๏ธโฃ CDC reports influenza activity remains elevated nationwide, with higher risk of complications among seniors and patients with diabetes, heart disease, and chronic lung conditions.
2๏ธโฃ CMS emphasizes January as a critical month to initiate Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), preventive screenings, and chronic care management under 2026 quality measures.
๐จ๐ฑ Texas Updates
1๏ธโฃ Texas health officials note increased outpatient visits for bronchitis, sinus infections, and lingering post-viral cough following the holiday season.
2๏ธโฃ North Texas clinics are seeing increased demand for blood pressure and diabetes follow-ups after year-end care gaps.
๐ Global Health Alerts
1๏ธโฃ WHO confirms continued seasonal influenza circulation across the Northern Hemisphere.
2๏ธโฃ Europe reports ongoing norovirus outbreaks, particularly in schools and long-term care facilities.
๐ฉโ๏ธ 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.