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Large increase in Valley Fever cases in the county
Published: 6:08 pm
Updated: 6:21 pm
You can get Valley Fever by doing simple tasks, like cleaning out your garage or working in the garden or even just being outside on a windy day.
The spores are often found in soil that hasn't been disturbed before. That's why Valley Fever often is associated with new construction. Over the past five years, there was an average of 790 cases of Valley Fever in Kern County. In 2010, that number jumped to 1,280 cases...
Large increase in Valley Fever cases in the county
Published: 6:08 pm
Updated: 6:21 pm
You can get Valley Fever by doing simple tasks, like cleaning out your garage or working in the garden or even just being outside on a windy day.
The spores are often found in soil that hasn't been disturbed before. That's why Valley Fever often is associated with new construction. Over the past five years, there was an average of 790 cases of Valley Fever in Kern County. In 2010, that number jumped to 1,280 cases...