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Kern County public health launches 'Faces of Valley Fever' as cases and deaths rose in 2024
Summary
Kern County Public Health launched a campaign featuring residents and staff who shared personal experiences as officials reported 3,990 cases and a record 49 deaths from valley fever in 2024.
Kern County Public Health launched a “Faces of Valley Fever” campaign to raise awareness after officials reported 3,990 cases and 49 deaths from valley fever in 2024, public remarks at a county event said.
At a press conference on April 3, campaign participants described the personal toll of the fungal infection. “I am one of those 3,990 valley fever cases diagnosed in 2024,” said Kerrigan, a campaign participant who…
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