Valley Fever, coccidioidomycosis, is spread by the spores of a dangerous fungus that thrives in dry, dusty climates and can travel hundreds of miles in the wind. An estimated 100,000 cases of Valley Fever are reported throughout the American Southwest and there is currently no vaccine for this potentially fatal disease. Reporter Sam Louie heads to Bakersfield to talk to victims of this confounding disease.
- What is Valley Fever?, Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas, Bakersfield, California
- Valley Fever Information Flyer, Department of Health Services, California Health And Human Services Agency (PDF)
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