01/29/2026
🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀
🇺🇸 National Updates
1️⃣ CDC reports influenza activity remains elevated nationwide, with continued outpatient visits among seniors and patients with chronic medical conditions.
2️⃣ CMS emphasizes the importance of care transitions and ongoing monitoring, especially after acute visits, to reduce complications and readmissions in 2026.
🇨🇱 Texas Updates
1️⃣ Texas health officials note steady follow-up visits for post-infection recovery, fatigue, and medication adjustments.
2️⃣ North Texas clinics report increased requests for lab result reviews, blood pressure checks, and chronic condition reassessment.
🌍 Global Health Alerts
1️⃣ WHO confirms continued seasonal influenza circulation across the Northern Hemisphere.
2️⃣ Europe continues to report norovirus activity in community and long-term care environments.
👩⚕️ Clinical Tips for Providers
* Ensure smooth transitions from urgent or acute care back to routine primary care follow-up.
* Monitor chronic patients closely after illness to prevent relapse or complications.