Valley Fever in the News

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2024 California Valley fever cases break record. What are 2025 numbers?

Record Searchlight - May 1, 2025

5 things to know about infectious disease and climate change

AZ Central - Apr. 26, 2025

California reports sharp rise in valley fever cases for first three months of 2025

LA Times - Apr. 25, 2025

‘The Last of Us’ tried to stop a fungus. Here’s what real scientists are doing.

Boston Globe - Apr. 13, 2025

Dogs Could Help Predict Valley Fever Spread in Humans

UC Davis - Apr. 10, 2025

County reports surge in valley fever cases

Paso Robles Daily News - Apr. 10, 2025

Faces of Valley Fever campaign hopes to stop the death rate

KGET - Apr. 4, 2025

Ask Dr. Kait: Pets can get Valley Fever, too

The Sentinel - Apr. 3, 2025

STEVE FLORES: On your mark, get ready and go to the 11th Annual Valley Fever Walk

Bakersfield.com - Apr. 3, 2025

"I woke up and had hives all over": Kern County locals recount fight against Valley Fever

Bakersfieldnow - Apr. 3, 2025

Valley fever often mistaken for pneumonia, Kern Medical raises awareness with local events

Bakersfieldnow - Apr. 3, 2025

Valley Fever cases and deaths reach record-high in 2024, Kern Co. Public Health data shows

Bakersfieldnow - Apr. 3, 2025

FACES OF VALLEY FEVER: Kern County Public Health unveils new campaign

23 ABC Bakersfield - Apr. 3, 2025

Valley Fever

The Renegade Rip - Apr. 2, 2025

Dust and disease: Valley fever’s quiet toll on El Paso

El Paso Matters - Mar. 24, 2025

Valley Fever dashboard boosts early diagnosis and awareness across Phoenix and Tucson

KGUN 9 - Mar. 20, 2025

After months of dry weather, could strong winds spread valley fever fungus in Phoenix?

AZ Central - Mar. 6, 2025

Study: Longer, Drier Summers Extend Valley Fever Transmission in California

Berkeley Public Health - Mar. 3, 2025

You need to start taking airborne fungal outbreaks seriously

Vox - Feb. 26, 2025

Increased risk of Valley fever linked to fine mineral dust exposure

Berkeley Public Health - Feb. 18, 2025

This AI tool from ASU could predict when people should stay inside to avoid Valley fever

KJZZ Phoenix - Feb. 14, 2025

Dog valley fever vaccine could be ready by end of 2025

FOX 10 - Feb. 5, 2025

Animal Valley fever vaccine may be available by the end of 2025

KJZZ - Feb. 5, 2025

Valley Fever cases rise in Southern Utah, linked to construction dust, climate change

KUTV - Feb. 5, 2025

Q&AZ: Are rodents contributing to Arizona's increase in Valley fever cases?

KJZZ - Feb. 3, 2025

Dusty Fungal Threat: Valley Fever Spreads as Conditions Change

Contagion Live - Jan. 24, 2025

Dust Devil

Science - Jan. 16, 2025

Does wind impact your risk of getting Valley fever?

12 News - Jan. 7, 2025

What is valley fever? How the spore-caused illness makes you sick

NBC Los Angeles - Jan. 6, 2025

Visitors At Risk During Arizona's Valley Fever Outbreak

Vax Before Travel - Jan. 5, 2025

In 2024 Arizona saw its most Valley fever cases in over a decade

KGUN 9 - Jan. 3, 2025

Valley Fever cases on rise in Arizona

13 News - Jan. 1, 2025

Why are Valley Fever cases at their highest number in more than a decade?

ABC15 Arizona - Dec. 30, 2024

Valley fever cases surge in California, already way up from recent years

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 27, 2024

New warning about valley fever as Arizona cases hit 13-year high

AZ Family - Dec. 20, 2024

Valley Fever Cases Surge Across California

PBS SoCal - Dec. 20, 2024

Valley Fever on the Rise Across CA

PBS SoCal - Dec. 20, 2024

Arizona Valley fever cases are at the highest level in 13 years. Drier weather could be to blame

KJZZ - Dec. 19, 2024

Traveling south? What to know about Valley Fever

RV Travel - Dec. 7, 2024

'Valley fever' cases are spiking in the US

Audacy - Nov. 22, 2024

Arizona Witnesses Spike In Valley Fever Cases; Know The Symptoms And Complications Of The Infection

Times Now (via MSN) - Nov. 22, 2024

What you should know as valley fever reports rise in Arizona

AZ Family - Nov. 21, 2024

'You can be at risk as long as you're breathing': Valley Fever cases are up from last year

12 News - Nov. 19, 2024

Governor’s Innovation Awards recognize Tucson’s innovators

Pima County Newsroom - Nov. 18, 2024

22nd Annual Valley Fever Awareness Week

AZDHS - Nov. 18, 2024

Governor’s Innovation Awards recognize Tucson’s innovators

Pima County Newsroom - Nov. 18, 2024

Here are winners of Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards

AZ Big Media - Nov. 16, 2024

Valley fever cases are up almost 50% in Arizona in 2024. Here's what to know

AZ Central - Nov. 15, 2024

Valley Fever Center for Excellence receives innovation award

UAHS Newsroom - Nov. 14, 2024

The Making Of A New American Epidemic

NOEMA - Nov. 12, 2024

Former ASU Student Trades 'Six-Shooters For A Six-Course Meal' In New Career

The State Press - Nov. 10, 2024

Health officials sound the alarm after major US state confirms spike in deadly disease: 'Can be extra dangerous'

The Cooldown - Oct. 30, 2024

Bipartisan bill to accelerate human vaccine for Valley fever introduced in Congress

COM News - Oct. 24, 2024

CLIMATE MATTERS: Increases in Valley Fever

KVOA - Oct. 8, 2024

Valley Fever seems to be growing and spreading

YourCentralValley.com - Oct. 3, 2024

Valley fever is a growing risk in Central California; few visitors ever get a warning

LA Times - Oct. 2, 2024

Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall - 3 epidemiologists explain how to protect yourself

The Conversation - Sept. 26, 2024

Mayo Clinic Minute: What is valley fever?

Mayo Clinic - Sept. 24, 2024

Increased risk of Valley Fever this fall

PattersonIrrigator.com - Sept. 19, 2024

Valley fever cases are on the rise — and climate change may be to blame

The Independent - Sept. 18, 2024

Valley Fever Risk Remains High in California This Fall

Medscape - Sept. 17, 2024

A Fungal Disease Known As Valley Fever That Can Cause Mild, Flu-Like Sickness Or Severe Pneumonia Is On The Rise In California, Possibly Due To Climate Change

ChipChick - Sept. 14, 2024

California droughts may help valley fever spread

Science News - Sept. 11, 2024

A Dust-Borne Fungal Disease Is on the Rise as California Faces Worsening Drought

verywell health - Sep. 11, 2024

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

Westside Connect - Sept. 10, 2024

University of Arizona researchers seeking approval for Valley fever vaccine for your dog

AZ Central - Sept. 8, 2024

Valley Fever vaccine for pets could be released ‘within the next year’

News 13 - Sept. 6, 2024

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

CNN Health - Sept. 6, 2024

What is valley fever?

ABC News - Sept. 6, 2024

Valley fever, the fungus disease spreading in California, explained

msn - Sep. 9, 2024

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

The Hill - Sept. 3, 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

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

Banner Urgent Care unveils new dashboard aimed at diagnosing Valley fever

KJZZ - Apr. 26, 2024

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

AZ Family - 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