Defeat Valley Fever San Luis Obispo County

08/24/2026

alley Fever impacts far more people than official numbers show, with CDC data indicating true cases are 10 to 18 times higher due to missed diagnoses and underreporting. In endemic areas like San Luis Obispo County, research confirms that Coccidioides is the leading identified cause of community-acquired pneumonia hospitalizations. Recognizing symptoms early—such as night sweats, severe fatigue, rashes, and lingering coughs—is critical to securing timely testing, avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, and shortening hospital stays across our community.

Read the full report from Respiratory Therapy -

Nearly 10% of patients hospitalized with pneumonia in certain regions test positive for Coccidioides (valley fever).

08/04/2026

August is Valley Fever Awareness Month in California.🩵

08/04/2026

Exciting development around treating Valley Fever, since 1990 Fluconazole has been the most Prescribed treatment available and was game changing when it first came out. However, the side effects and implications of long term use make Olorofim something to be aware of as its trials show promise.

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/calif-valley-fever-drug-22349478.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawTfQixleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEea3P2CMLS7KU4nZNskrT5x6bUqboTbN9jEqJO1rxr-oWiTmKwMllEvZ3dPJI_aem_DVLyL2wparD-oHjHIojm9g

In a new study over 70% of the sickest patients improved after taking the medication.

08/01/2026

Valley Fever is on the rise across California, with San Luis Obispo County remaining in a highest-risk zone. If you, a family member, or someone you care for has been impacted by Valley Fever Meningitis, please consider sharing your experience through this survey by the MyCARE Foundation.

Gathering real input from patients and community members is vital to improving education, advancing research, and expanding support for families affected by fungal diseases. My good friend and VF survivor Rob Purdie runs Fight Fungal Disease, an organization doing incredible work in this fight.

https://fightfungus.org/
Take the survey Below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=w3rTnOXPjkueHvslVJI_hWdw1RaO4kpHqoRAeAxRg_VUREQ5RUw0SjJMSEo0Nkk2MVdCWUY3S1BRNy4u&route=shorturl

07/10/2026

Welcome to Defeat Valley Fever San Luis Obispo County
Valley Fever is significantly on the rise right here in California, and San Luis Obispo County is consistently in the highest-risk zone. Over the last three years, we have seen an undeniable spike in incidence rates across our local Central Coast and Central Valley communities. This has effected thousands of families, many with lifelong implications.

The goal of this page is simple: to share real-time updates, map tracking data, and practical safety measures to protect our families, neighbors, and outdoor workers from inhaling these dangerous fungal spores.

Knowledge is our best defense. Follow this page to stay informed, track the spread, and learn how we can work together to defeat Valley Fever in SLO County.