What is Valley fever? It’s a respiratory disease that’s endemic to the state. It comes from fungal spores found in some dirt areas that people can breathe in when the ground is stirred up. It’s ...

Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential ...

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 ...

Valley fever mostly infects people who spend time outdoors in dusty areas. For Riverside County, that’s primarily been ...

Since 2000, valley fever cases have been increasing, starting from less than 1,000 cases reported annually to more than 9,000 ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are alerting Californians that the risk for catching Valley fever remains high in 2025. Cases usually ...

Discover who’s at risk for Valley fever in California as cases of the fungal disease increase. Learn about symptoms and how to protect yourself from infection.

Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS-PH) officials are alerting the public to an increase in Valley fever ...

San Joaquin County is facing another alarming year for Valley Fever as cases top 5,500 in California in 2025. CDPH urges caution during Awareness Month.

California surpassed 5,500 provisional cases of valley fever in the first six months of 2025, putting the state on track to hit record levels, according to a new snapshot of data from the state’s ...

Valley Fever cases top 5,500 in California in 2025, spreading beyond Central Valley and Central Coast. CDPH urges caution during Awareness Month.

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 ...