Kern Medical's Valley Fever Institute has also relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility on Stockdale Highway, across from Cal State Bakersfield.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. August is Valley Fever Awareness Month, but that’s not the only reason the Kern County Department of Public Health Services ...

A recent rise in valley fever cases among people has researchers concerned that our four-legged companions may also be at risk. Each year, about 1,000 cases of valley fever are reported in dogs across ...

California is reporting 6,761 cases of valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, through July this year. Here's what you need to know about the potentially deadly fungal infection. California ...

California reports over 5,500 Valley fever cases in 2025 amid rising spread. Risk increases for people over 60. Officials urge dust avoidance and mask use in high-risk areas to reduce exposure. Valley ...

The Kern Medical Foundation is bringing the communityTHE 10TH ANNUAL VALLEY FEVER WALK IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, BRINGING ...

Aug. 10—Valley fever may be more prevalent in the state than previously believed, a newly published study authored by New Mexico scientists found. On average, 86 cases of valley fever are reported in ...

Health officials are trying to help spread awareness as 2025 is shaping up to be the perfect storm for Valley fever cases. Just two years ago, according to the California Department of Public Health, ...

Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic teamed up to develop a new test for Valley Fever. Using a drop of blood, the strip tests to see if a person's blood contains any Valley Fever antibodies.

Valley fever is on the rise in the Bay Area and across California, state health officials warn. The disease is caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt. It can affect both people and animals ...

Valley fever cases are on the rise across California, according to public health officials. After a record year in 2024, Valley fever risk remains high in 2025, the California Department of Public ...