Health Department confirms child flu death in Pima County
The elementary school-aged child became ill and passed away in mid-May. After investigation, it was determined that the death was caused by an influenza infection.
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PIMA COUNTY, May 26, 2023 — The Pima County Health Department has confirmed the death of a child due to the flu virus. The elementary school-aged child became ill and passed away in mid-May. After investigation, it was determined that the death was caused by an influenza infection.
The last pediatric flu death in Pima County was in 2022. Since October 20…
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