Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Dry, dusty days = greater risk of Valley fever.
People and pets in California can get Valley fever by breathing in a fungus found in outdoor dust and dirt, especially in and around the Central Valley and Central Coast.
When it’s dusty outside:
- Stay inside if you can
- Wear an N95 mask if you work outside in dusty conditions
Know the signs of Valley fever: lasting aches and pains, fever, fatigue and coughing. Talk to a doctor if you think your symptoms could be Valley fever: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ValleyFeverSymptoms.aspx
Dry, dusty days = greater risk of Valley fever.
People and pets in California can get Valley fever by breathing in a fungus found in outdoor dust and dirt, especially in and around the Central Valley and Central Coast.
When it’s dusty outside:
- Stay inside if you can
- Wear an N95 mask if you work outside in dusty conditions
Know the signs of Valley fever: lasting aches and pains, fever, fatigue and coughing. Talk to a doctor if you think your symptoms could be Valley fever: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ValleyFeverSymptoms.aspx
