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07-01-2026 Clinical Health Advisory 2026 World Cup SB
Molina Healthcare·CA · Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine +2 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jun 11, 2026
We identified it
Jul 7, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California issued a clinical health advisory for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11–July 19, 2026) recommending heightened clinical vigilance for travel-related and vaccine-preventable diseases. Providers must maintain enhanced awareness for infectious diseases including measles, respiratory viruses, tuberculosis, norovirus, mpox, and others, with prompt identification and reporting of suspected cases. This is an informational advisory with no billing code changes or coverage modifications.
Action Required
By June 11, 2026: Providers in San Bernardino County should review infection prevention protocols and ensure adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available. Front-line clinical staff should be briefed on heightened surveillance for the listed infectious diseases during the World Cup period. Providers should encourage patients to stay up to date on recommended immunizations. Promptly identify, isolate, and report suspected cases of immediately reportable diseases (including measles) without waiting for laboratory confirmation. This is an awareness/preparedness advisory with no billing workflow changes required. No claims processing or billing system updates are needed.