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Phoenix area counts 4 heat-related deaths so far this year, 425 last year
As summer starts, Maricopa County officials say there have already been four heat-related deaths this year.
Webtool helps cities mitigate localized heat
Researchers at Arizona State University developed a webtool showing different temperatures in various parts of the Valley as cities in the region continue to address temperature disparities.
1st pediatric-related death in Maricopa County this season
Health officials in Arizona's largest county have confirmed the first pediatric-related death this season in the Phoenix metro area.
Maricopa County sees large spike in flu, Covid and RSV
Arizona's most populous county is warning of a significant rise in cases of the flu, Covid and other respiratory illnesses.
Bill seeks committee to study cost, availability of vaccines in Arizona
Recent outbreaks of diseases in schools and elsewhere illustrate Arizona’s challenges when it comes to getting residents vaccinated, according to Maricopa County’s top health official.
Medical alert: Short on vaccine, state prepares for flu pandemic
If you think the flu season is fast approaching, think again - health authorities say it never really left. Active cases of swine flu are popping up in virtually every Arizona county, which is especially unusual during the state's hot summer months.
