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CDC Health Alert: Screwworm Outbreak in Mexico, Elevated Flu Cases, and Measles Concerns in January 2026

CDC Health Alert: Screwworm Outbreak in Mexico, Elevated Flu Cases, and Measles Concerns in January 2026

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 Several significant health alerts are currently affecting the United States as we move through January 2026.

The most pressing concern involves a New World Screwworm outbreak in Northern Mexico that has prompted a CDC Health Advisory. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1,190 cases and seven deaths in people have been reported across Central America and Mexico as of January 20th. Mexico has documented 24 hospitalizations and 601 active animal cases. While no screwworm infestations have been identified in the United States yet, the CDC warns of potential geographic spread, particularly in Texas and border regions. Clinicians should consider screwworm infection in patients presenting with visible larvae or egg masses in wounds or body openings like ears, eyes, nose, or mouth. The CDC recommends that healthcare providers ask patients about recent travel to affected areas and immediately notify local epidemiology units of suspected cases.

Influenza activity remains elevated nationally, though the CDC reports it has declined for three consecutive weeks. According to the most recent CDC FluView report for the week ending January 17th, positive flu tests declined to 17.7 percent from 18.6 percent the previous week. However, the 2025-26 flu season has been severe, with the CDC estimating at least 19 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 10,000 deaths. The dominant strain is influenza A-H3N2, with over 90 percent belonging to a variant that has evaded current vaccine immunity.

Measles continues to pose a concern, with the United States potentially losing its measles-free status. ProMED reports a continuing rise in cases in South Carolina, with additional cases reported in North Carolina. The CDC is examining whether recent outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, Arizona, and Texas represent continuous viral circulation between January 20, 2025 and January 20, 2026, which would result in loss of the nation's measles elimination status achieved in 2000.

RSV activity is moderate and decreasing nationally, though elevated in some regions, particularly affecting children under five years old and infants under 12 months. COVID-19 activity remains low and decreasing nationwide.

An ongoing infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered infant formula has affected 51 cases, though the CDC reports no new cases have been added since December 10th, 2025.

Listeners should monitor CDC guidance closely, particularly regarding travel to Mexico or Central America, and ensure their vaccinations are current, especially for measles and influenza.

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