SACRAMENTO – Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or “cocci,” is caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of California. Valley fever is named after the San Joaquin Valley of California where it is most common. It can cause symptoms that look like COVID-19 or flu. Valley fever can also cause serious lung infections like pneumonia. People who live, work, go to school, or travel in areas where Valley fever is common are at risk of becoming sick. Although most people with Valley fever get better on their own and don’t need treatment, for some people it can become severe, chronic, or even fatal without care.

As part of its mission to protect the health of all Californians, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding California resident

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