Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn
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California reports record-breaking Valley fever outbreak caused by Coccidioides fungus, with cases concentrated in Southern California and Arizona regions.
"Valley fever is a serious illness that’s here to stay in California." "Some [people] may have a fever, chills or fatigue, or just feel generally unwell." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Last year’s total was a new record for the state, where the average has been 7,000 to 9,000 cases annually between 2016 and 2024, per data from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
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