Valley Fever

05/27/2026

Did you know that Valley Fever awareness saves lives? Symptoms are similar to the flu. Sick? Discuss Valley Fever with your doctor and to !

Valley Fever cases are on the rise throughout California.





Common signs;
-Fever
-Cough
-Rash
-Headache
-Chest pain
-Body aches
-Night sweats
-Weight loss
-Exhaustion
-Muscle aches
-Broncitis
-Pneumonia

You can have one symptom or all. Everyone is unique in how their body reacts to a .
Ask your doctor today.

Please remember our pets are also susceptible.🐾

05/15/2026

Thank you to our local health department for recognizing the importance of Valley Fever awareness. I’m also grateful for everyone who helped advocate and push this forward, including our community organization Valley Fever Awareness and Resources, which launched Faces of Valley Fever. We are so excited that it has been adopted and is being used as an awareness campaign. This progress reflects what’s possible when lived experience, advocacy, and public health come together.

This has always been about giving Valley Fever a human face, improving awareness, and helping more people get diagnosed and treated sooner. I’m proud to see that mission continue to grow.
Link to our Valley Fever Awareness & Resources page:⬇
http://bit.ly/31fKuEp

Behind every case of Valley Fever lies a unique story—a mother, a teacher, a director, a neighbor. Each journey is distinct. Their voices raise awareness. Their experiences inspire hope.
Join Kim Barrett as she shares her experience with Valley Fever.
Don't miss the Faces of Valley Fever series on YouTube! Click the link in our bio or visit our channel at Kern County Public Health - YouTube. Let’s spread the word together!

For more information, visit kernpublichealth.com

05/01/2026

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Kaha Kelau came to Arizona to become a diesel mechanic. He left with a fungal infection that would trigger a stroke. Nearly 3,000 miles away, his mother found the one man who could help.

04/29/2026

AND 41 DEATHS!

02/10/2026

⚠️WIND ADVISORY!⚠️
Valley Fever travels hundreds of miles in the wind.😷
🐾Keep pets indoors, too.🐾



Sick? Flu? Bronchitis? Pneumonia?
Misdiagnosis of Valley Fever is common because symptoms are similar to COVID-19 and the flu.
What symptoms do you have?
-Cough
-Fever
-Headache
-Exhaustion
-Rash
-Muscle aches
-Chills
-Body aches
-Night sweats
-Pneumonia
-Bronchitis
-Flu
Ask your doctor about Valley Fever and to .





🩵Keep updated by following our Valley Fever page:⏬
https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFeverHeadquarters/

02/05/2026

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01/28/2026

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Lace up your sneakers and grab your crew! 👟⚾

You’re invited to the 10th Annual Valley Fever Walk — a family-friendly event packed with fun, community, and purpose.

Let’s show up, show support, and Strike Out Valley Fever together!

📅 March 7, 2026
📍 Riverwalk Park
⏰ 9 AM

Purchase Tickets today ➡️
Click the Link in our Bio or visit
KernMedicalFoundation.com