TUCSON (KVOA) – A young child died of the flu in Cochise County on Friday.

It’s the first time a child has died from the flu in Cochise County since 2010, and it’s shocking and heartbreaking for those who live there.

Dr. Thompson, Cochise County Director of Health and Human Services, said:

The health department said cases are now surging. At this time of year he’s used to seeing one or two flu cases a week, but this year it’s different.

Cochise County has had 48 flu cases and Pima County has 511 cases. Arizona sees an increase in her over 3,354 reported cases during the holidays.

Children who died from the flu were under the age of five. Members of the community told News 4 Tucson that they mourn the loss of their young child.

“It’s a double tragedy, that kid had a life ahead of him. We need to be conscious of the diseases that affect them whenever we’re around them. Many times.” , I don’t know what you have,” said Bisbee resident Max Schoenhals.

The Arizona Department of Health reported a 54% increase in flu cases. One of her technical trainees at a pharmacy has seen the effects of a spike in flu cases.

“A lot of mild flu meds come in this time of year when the weather gets a little colder. Probably one of the most overfilled prescriptions, and honestly with a lot of COVID meds,” said a tech trainee at a pharmacy. says Joel Enriquez.

With flu, COVID and RSV cases on the rise, Max Schoenhals said he wouldn’t pass up an opportunity.

“I am very worried. I am immunocompromised. My wife and I wear masks indoors whenever we are around groups of people and try to avoid crowds. We are concerned about the impact on

Dr. Thompson, director of Cochise County Health and Social Services, said: You should go to the emergency room,” said Cochise County Health and Social Services Director Dr. Thompson.

Dr. Thompson also told News 4 Tucson that the most vulnerable populations for respiratory illness are children and the elderly.