Health officials in Arizona's largest county have confirmed the first pediatric-related death this season in the Phoenix metro area.

Arizona's most populous county is warning of a significant rise in cases of the flu, Covid and other respiratory illnesses.

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.

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.