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Valley fever public surveys

To better understand Valley fever and how it impacts people in California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) sometimes asks patients with possible or confirmed Valley fever, or people who may have been exposed in areas where Valley fever is common, to complete a survey about their experience. CDPH keeps survey data confidential to the extent allowed by law and will use the responses to better understand Valley fever in California.ā€‹

If you have questions about symptoms, risk of getting Valley fever, or questions or concerns about local issues related to Valley fever, we recommend that you reach out to your local county health department or personal healthcare provider. ā€‹

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ā€‹ā€‹Lightning in a Bottle Music Festival

CDPH has learned of Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) infections among attendees and workers at the Lightning in a Bottle music festival held May 22-27, 2024. Valley fever is common in the Central Valley of California, including Kern County, the area where the Lightning in a Bottle event is held. Overall, the number of Valley fever cases throughout California has increased substantially over the last two years. For context, in recent years in California, there have been over 7,000-9,000 cases of Valley fever reported each year statewide.

CDPH is asking attendees and workers at this festival to complete a voluntary survey, even if they don't have any symptoms, to learn more about how Valley fever may have impacted people taking part or working at this event. Please feel free to share this survey and encourage other attendees or workers to complete the survey.ā€‹

ā€‹If you recently attended or worked at the Lightning in a Bottle music festival (May 22-27, 2024) in Buena Vista Lake, CA, located near the city of Bakersfield in Kern County, CA, please click the link below to complete a survey about your experience.

ā€‹Survey for Attendees and Workers at the Lightning in a Bottle Music Festival (May 22-27, 2024)

If you did not attend or work at this festival, please do not complete this survey, but instead reach out to your local county health department or your personal healthcare provider with any questions, concerns, or comments. Thank you.ā€‹ā€‹


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Valley Fever Reporting in California

Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a reportable disease in California. This means that when a person is tested for Valley fever in California, their laboratory (lab) test results are shared with the health department by the hospital, clinic, or doctorā€™s office where the blood test or other lab test was done. When the health department gets lab results, public health professionals learn how many people might have a certain type of disease in a county or state. This information can be used to help protect other people from getting sick.

Requests for Testing, Test Results, or Clinical Information

Valley fever can be complicated, and only a doctor can diagnose someone. If you are concerned that you may have Valley fever, you should visit a doctor and ask about Valley fever testing.

When a person is tested for Valley fever, the health department gets very limited information about the person's possible positive test result. If you have specific questions about testing for Valley fever or your individual test results, we recommend that you contact the doctorā€™s office or hospital where you recently were seen.

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