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First Pediatric Flu Death in Arizona Sparks Urgent Vaccination Push

1/11/2025

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Tragedy strikes Arizona as Pinal County reports its first pediatric flu death of the season, with the child's age still unknown. The county has seen nearly 2,800 flu cases, part of a staggering 30,000 statewide. Health officials are emphasizing the urgent need for vaccinations for everyone six months and older, highlighting that immunity takes two weeks to build.

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Tragedy strikes Arizona as Pinal County reports its first pediatric flu death of the season, with the child's age still unknown. The county has seen nearly 2,800 flu cases, part of a staggering 30,000 statewide. Health officials are emphasizing the urgent need for vaccinations for everyone six months and older, highlighting that immunity takes two weeks to build.