Valley Fever in the News

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After cases from music festival, Valley fever risk continues through the fall, California health officials warn

CNN Health - Sept. 6, 2024

Valley fever, the fungus disease spreading in California, explained

msn - Sep. 9, 2024

If you’re Feeling Fluish after Vacationing in the Southwest, it Might Not be COVID – Valley Fever is on the Rise

Freedom 92.9 - Sept. 3, 2024

Potentially deadly valley fever infections quadruple after California music festival

San Francisco Chronicle (MSN) - Sept 3. 2024

Drought fueling spread of fungus that’s making people sick across California: Study

The Hill - Sept. 3, 2024

Researchers at University of Arizona pursuing Valley Fever vaccine for humans

KOLD - Sept. 3, 2024

As Valley fever vaccine for dogs nears release, one for humans could be within reach

KJZZ - Sept. 2, 2025

During Valley Fever Awareness Month, CDPH warns of increased risk through fall

Lake County News - Aug. 30, 2024

UA closing in on Valley Fever vaccines

KGUN 9 - Aug. 29, 2024

Valley Fever in California: Symptoms, Protecting Yourself and Why Cases Are Way Up

KQED - Aug. 27, 2024

California is seeing record-high numbers of this fungal disease. Here’s why

San Francisco Chronicle (MSN) - Aug. 20, 2024

Fungal Outbreak at California Festival Sparks Fears of Disease Risk

Science Alert - Aug. 12, 2024

14 people got Valley fever after a California music festival, highlighting the fungus' growing threat

NBC - Aug. 8, 2024

Valley fever risk may be high this year, California officials warn in wake of music festival outbreak

Live Science - Aug. 7, 2024

Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone

UAHS Newsroom - Aug. 6, 2024

A soil fungus that can kill is on the rise in California: What to know about Valley fever

LAist - Aug. 2, 2024

Public Health director shares harrowing experience with valley fever as infection numbers rise

Bakersfield.com - Jul. 25, 2024

Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'

The Cool Down - Jul. 23, 2024

A Gilbert mom is raising awareness about Valley Fever after her son was hospitalized

AZ 12 News - Jul. 2, 2024

More people are getting tested for Valley fever in Arizona. This doctor says it's not enough

KJZZ - Jun. 19, 2024

Young mother finds hope and healing at Mayo Clinic as she battles Valley Fever

Phoenix Mag - Jun. 11, 2024

Regional Health Effects - Southwest

CDC - Jun. 3, 2024

Valley Fever, Now Endemic to Southwest, Disproportionately Affects Minority Groups

Times of San Diego - Apr. 28, 2024

Phoenix urgent care using new technology to detect Valley Fever earlier in patients

AZ Family - Apr. 26, 2024

Banner Urgent Care unveils new dashboard aimed at diagnosing Valley fever

KJZZ - Apr. 26, 2024

Banner Health using new technology to detect Valley fever earlier

KTAR News - Apr. 24, 2024

An Invisible Epidemic That's On The Move

University of Utah Health - Apr. 22, 2024

Enhancing Diagnosis and Awareness of Fungal Diseases

Contagion Live - Apr. 4, 2024

Dogs & Valley fever, a dangerous mix

Climate Tucson - Apr. 17, 2024

Valley fever season is here

Tucson Climate Report - Apr. 17, 2024

Valley Fever cases increase in southern Utah

KSL News - Apr. 16, 2024

Valley fever sidelined Phoenix professional athlete for months

AZ Central - Apr. 14, 2024

As temperatures warm, valley fever fungus vastly expands its range

Yale Climate Connections - Apr. 8, 2024

Enhancing Diagnosis and Awareness of Fungal Diseases

Contagion Live - Apr. 4, 2024

Anivive to Present Groundbreaking Research on First Systemic Antifungal Vaccine at World Vaccine Congress

Yahoo! Finance - Apr. 4, 2024

‘Superblooms of fungus’: Climate change is making valley fever worse

Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2024

Anivive to Present Groundbreaking Research on First Systemic Antifungal Vaccine at World Vaccine Congress Primary tabs

PRN - Apr. 4, 2024

Soil to Lungs: The Expanding Threat of Valley Fever

Contagion Live - Apr. 3, 2024

Valley Fever: The deadly and incurable disease terrifying the west coast

The Independent - Mar. 27, 2024

Experts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases

Health UC Davis - Mar. 20, 2024

How California's atmospheric rains are increasing cases of Valley fever

KJZZ - Mar. 19, 2024

Valley Fever in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment

American Kennel Club - Mar. 15, 2024

The growing threat of fungal infections

ABC News - Mar. 14, 2023

Doctor featured at SXSW talks Valley Fever, possible link between case increase and climate change

KXAN - Mar. 12, 2024

Dogs and even indoor cats are susceptible to Valley Fever

KOLD 13 News - Mar. 7, 2024

A key reason for Valley Fever’s spread – Climate change

KOLD 13 News - Mar. 6, 2024

Valley Fever is on the rise – but it’s tricky to diagnose

KOLD 13 News - Mar. 5, 2024

Scientists are rethinking how we get Valley fever after new data from air monitoring

KJZZ - Feb. 19, 2024

Leading Valley fever expert shares ‘state-of-the-art’ knowledge about fungal disease

UAHS Newsroom - Feb. 16, 2023

California Rain Will Cause More Valley Fever

Laist - Feb. 14, 2024

Filter study dispels common myths about Valley fever

Medical Xpress - Feb. 1A4, 2024

Intensifying atmospheric rivers are leading to a surge in Valley fever cases in California

Grist - Feb. 12, 2024

Valley Fever started out as flu-like symptoms, then paralysis for Arizona woman

Fox 10 Phoenix - Jan. 31, 2024

Joining forces in the fight against Valley fever

UAHS - Jan. 19, 2024

Wild Wonders wildlife refuge in Bonsall loses its 6-year-old cheetah Hasani to rare illness

The San Diego Union Tribune - Jan. 4, 2024

Susi Vidal Valley Fever Testimony

TikTok (Susi.vidal) - Dec. 29, 2023

Democratic senator teams up with Rob Gronkowski on fungal disease

The Hill - Dec. 12, 2023

It’s not just extreme weather: ‘Climate-sensitive’ diseases are spreading through the US

Grist - Nov. 16, 2023

The Human Limit: An Invisible Killer

The Washington Post - Nov. 13, 2023

After unusual July spike in Valley fever cases, Arizona heads into peak season

KJZZ - Nov. 10, 2023

No Catastrophe Too Small

Proto.life - Nov. 9, 2023

Valley fever can be tricky to diagnose. This ASU lab is trying to establish a better method

12 News - Nov. 9, 2023

Coccidioidomycosis – don’t learn the spelling, just the symptoms and learn how to prevent it this Valley Fever Awareness Week!

Az DHS Director's Blog - Nov. 8, 2023

Why Valley Fever could eventually impact more people across the Western US

KKTV 11 News - Nov. 7, 2023

Valley fever cases are on the rise in San Joaquin County. How to tell if it’s that or COVID

The Sacramento Bee - Nov. 3, 2023

Paving a path for Valley fever research, treatment, prevention

UAHS Newsroom - Oct. 2, 2023

Reminding Arizonans to keep safe from dangerous fungi that can cause Valley fever

Queen Creek Sun Times - Oct. 1, 2023

Why We Can’t Overlook the Menace of Fungi Any Longer – A Wake-up Call for All

Vigour Times - Oct. 1, 2023

Valley fever upended my life for years. Now, cases are on the rise across California.

Modesto Bee - Oct. 1, 2023

Here are the winners of the 2023 AZBio Awards

AZ Big Media - Sept. 28, 2023

How climate change could make fungal diseases worse

Knowable Magazine - Sept. 26, 2023

Valley Fever Is a Growing Fungal Threat to Outdoor Workers

Scientific American - Sept. 19, 2023

Half of valley fever infections come from Maricopa County: Here's what you need to know

AZ Central - Sept. 3, 2023

Valley Fever: What to know as dust storms kick up dust, spores

ABC 15 - Sept. 1, 2023

Valley Fever Awareness - How Being Aware Could Support Prevention

KGET - Aug. 31, 2023

‘Valley fever’ fungus surging northward in California as climate changes

The Hill - Aug. 28, 2023

Why you should keep your car windows rolled up in parts of California right now

San Francisco Gate - Aug. 27, 2023

Officials warn of increased risk for valley fever in parts of California

MSN - Aug. 27, 2023

The Battle Against the Fungal Apocalypse Is Just Beginning

WIRED - Aug. 25, 2023

Kern County Public Health releases data on dropped Valley Fever cases

Bakersfield Now - Aug. 23, 2023

Opinion: This valley fever vaccine could save dogs, eventually humans

The Mercury News - Aug. 23, 2023

Valley Fever cases dropping, according to Kern County Public Health Department

ABC 23 - Aug. 22, 2023

UArizona Valley fever expert Galgiani to receive lifetime achievement award

EurekaAlert! - Aug. 21, 2023

Research reveals alarming cause of sharp uptick in ‘Valley fever’ cases: ‘Increased seven-fold in the past 20 years’

Yahoo! News - Aug. 18, 2023

100 Years After Its Discovery, We May Know What Killed This Bolivian Mummy

IFL Science - Aug. 18, 2023

Berkeley Public Health launches major study on effects of climate change and social inequality on deadly fungal infections

Berkeley Public Health - Aug. 17, 2023

A fungus is infecting Californians — climate change may be growing its territory

San Francisco Chronicle - Aug. 16, 2023

Valley fever cases soar in Stanislaus County. What’s the reason for the big increase?

The Modesto Bee - Aug. 14, 2023

Valley fever: Why the fungal disease is spreading into Northern California

San Francisco Chronicle - Aug. 14, 2023

Climate change causes increase in Valley fever in California

Audacy - Aug. 14, 2023

Tips to keep your dogs safe from the extreme heat and valley fever

ABC 15 - Aug. 10, 2023

Valley Fever vaccine for dogs could lead to future human vaccine

23 ABC News - Aug. 10, 2023

Work on Valley Fever vaccine for dogs could lead to future human vaccine

ABC 23 - Aug. 10, 2023

Officials in US West bracing for Valley fever spread

China Daily - Aug. 8, 2023

Valley fever, a dangerous fungal infection, is on the rise

Health officials see greater Valley fever risk following wet winter, dry summer conditions

MSN - Aug. 7, 2023

Data shows Valley fever is spiking in Phoenix area right now

Fronteras - Aug. 7, 2023

CDC says Valley Fever fungus cases could rise by 25 times in coming years due to climate change

Daily Mail - Aug. 7, 2023

Health officials warn of rise in Valley Fever infections across California

NBC Los Angeles - Aug. 7, 2023

Valley fever prevalence may be 3X higher than previously thought: CDC