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    August is Valley Fever Awareness Month

    By Jacqueline Gutierrez,

    10 hours ago

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — August is Valley Fever Awareness Month and the California Department of Public Health indicates the state may have set a record for Valley Fever cases in 2023.

    Dr. Carlos D’Assumpcao and Annika Knudsen from Flame & Skewers stopped by 17 News to share details on the illness and promotion happening at Flame & Skewers to support the mission of the Valley Fever Institute.

    The Kern County Department of Public Health is holding a press conference on Thursday and will be sharing information about the exact number of cases in Kern County.

    Watch the video in the player for details on the promotion.

    Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

    For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KGET 17.

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