Valley Fever in the News

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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 Arizona - 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

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

msn - Aug. 27, 2023

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

San Francisco Gate - 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

Bakersfieldnow - 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 Bakersfield - 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 Arizona - Aug. 10, 2023

Valley Fever vaccine for dogs could lead to future human vaccine

23 ABC News|KERO - Aug. 10, 2023

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

ABC 23 Bakersfield - Aug. 10, 2023

Officials in US West bracing for Valley fever spread

China Daily - Aug. 8, 2023

Valley fever is on the rise in the U.S., and climate change could be helping the fungus spread

CBS News - Aug. 4, 2023

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

Spectrum News 1 - Aug. 7, 2023

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

BHR - Aug. 7, 2023

Valley fever is picking up in southern Arizona

KOLD 13 News - Aug. 4, 2023

Fungus That Causes 'Valley Fever', a Pneumonia-Like Illness, Is Expected to Spread, Sicken More People: Study

People - Aug. 3, 2023

Fears over valley fever are ramping up in Northern California

CBS Sacramento - Aug. 2, 2023

Potential increased risk for valley fever expected

Lake County News - Aug. 2, 2023

Valley fever could hit California hard. The drought-to-downpour cycle is to blame

Los Angeles Times - Aug. 2, 2023

Valley fever is flaring up ahead of the monsoon season – What all Arizonans need to know

KTAR News - Jul. 31, 2023

Expert: Phoenix seeing spike in valley fever cases

AZ Family - Jul. 31, 2023

UArizona researcher says it's Valley Fever season in Arizona

FOX 10 Phoenix - Jul. 28, 2023

Urgent Care data show Valley fever season has begun in Arizona

UArizona Health Sciences - Jul. 27, 2023

Valley fever - Letter to the Editor

The Miner - Jul. 13, 2023

Speaker McCarthy takes Valley Fever fight to D.C.

Bakersfieldnow - Jul. 19, 2023

'Blight' warns of the alarming public health threat posed by fungi

NPR - Jul. 17, 2023

A deadly fungus is creeping toward Canada because of climate change

CBC News: The National - Jul. 13, 2023

Flu-like valley fever is on the rise. There’s a climate connection.

Yale Climate Connections - Jul. 13, 2023

Sinema, Kelly Urge Federal Agency to Advance New Valley Fever Vaccine

Senate.gov - Jul. 6, 2023

Man versus mycelium: The race to create vaccines against fungal threats

Vaccines Work - Jul. 3, 2023

Few Fungi Can Infect Humans, But One Of Them Is Expanding

IFL Science - Jun. 30, 2023

A desert fungus that infects humans is spreading

Vox - June 27, 2023

Inside the Race to Create the World's First Anti-fungal Vaccine

Inverse - Jun. 23, 2023

Deadly Fungal Infections Confound Doctors—‘It’s Going to Get Worse’

The Wall Street Journal - Jun. 22, 2023

The growing concern about valley fever

azpm - Jun. 2, 2023

Understanding the signs of Valley fever and minimizing exposure

AZ Big Media - Jun. 1, 2023

Arizona Community Foundation Distributes Nearly $115.8 Million

Signals AZ - May 23, 2023

Study sheds light on how Valley Fever spreads

12 News - May 16, 2023

Has Valley Fever ever touched your life?

KFOX 14 - Apr. 26, 2023

The devil lurking in the dust

Vox - Apr. 20, 2023

Local veteran discusses Valley Fever

AZ PBS- Apr. 18, 2023

NFL great and former Arizona Wildcat Rob Gronkowski trying to block Valley Fever

KGUN 9 - Apr. 11, 2023

Valley fever is in the air in Phoenix. How did the fungus end up in the dirt in Washington state?

KJZZ - Mar. 29, 2023

Valley fever cases ride high for second year

KJZZ - Mar. 9, 2023

Experts in Valley fever say testing has improved, likely a factor in cases increasing

AZ Family - Mar. 9, 2023

What’s new with Valley fever in Arizona for 2023?

AZ Big Media - Mar. 2, 2023

Getting closer to a vaccine to prevent Valley Fever in dogs

ABC 15 Arizona - Feb. 28, 2023

"The Last of Us" Gets One Thing Right about Fungi and Climate Change

Inverse - Feb. 27, 2023

In HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,’ a fungus destroys the world. Could that really happen?

News and Record - Feb. 22, 2023

The science behind the ‘zombie fungus’ in ‘The Last Of Us’ — and why it (probably) can’t happen

The Hill - Feb. 13, 2023

Valley Fever cases on the rise across the country

Fox Weather - Feb. 10, 2023

Fungal infections are becoming more common. Why isn't there a vaccine?

NBC News - Feb. 10, 2023

Valley Fever, Historically a Southwest Fungal Infection, May Be Spreading

health - Feb. 9, 2023

Climate Change: Fungal Infection, Valley Fever Cases Uptick Culprit

Nature World News - Feb. 8, 2023

How the U.S. Can Get Ahead of a Spreading Disease Caused by Fungal Spores

Rolling Stone - Feb. 8, 2023

Study shows Valley Fever could spike in California

ABC 30 - Feb. 7, 2023

New Valley fever training is changing medical care and saving lives

KOLD 13 News - Feb. 6, 2023

Scientists fear valley fever may be on the rise, on the move in US

msn - Feb. 5, 2023

Watching 'The Last of Us'? Learn about real-life 'valley fever.'

Valley Fever, a Fungal Disease, Is Becoming More Common

Nightmare-fuel fungi exist in real life

A Dangerous Fungal Infection Is Spreading Across the US. How Concerned Should We Be?

Valley fever could spread from Southwest, driven by climate change, researchers warn: 'New cases emerging'

Valley Fever: What are the Signs and Symptoms

Study finds Valley fever training improves early recognition of the disease

Valley fever, historically found only in the Southwest, is spreading. It can have devastating consequences.

Valley fever, historically found only in the Southwest, is spreading. It can have devastating consequences.

Fungi That Cause Lung Infections Now Found in Most States: Study

How Climate Change Might Affect Your Lung Health

Soil fungi are spreading lung infections to new territories

Endemic Mycoses: Better Diagnosis and Reporting Needed

Fungi that cause lung infections may be lurking in the soil of most US states

Expect more fungal infections as their geographic ranges expand, experts warn

The Man Beat Cancer Years Ago. Why Was There a Mass in His Lung?

Report on California Climate Impacts ‘Paints a Pretty Grim Picture’

Wildfire Smoke May Carry Deadly Fungi Long Distances

Drought, extreme heat are driving Valley fever's rise in California

Climate change drives another outbreak: In California, it’s a spike in Valley fever cases

As California Wildfires Spread, So May Valley Fever

A 33-year-old's back pain and weight loss were symptoms of a deadly fungal infection that spreads through dust

Valley fever vaccine still years away