“I woke up and had hives all over”: Kern County locals recount fight against Valley Fever

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — For many people, being infected with Valley Fever is a benign experience; but for some, it’s an experience that will stick with them their entire lives.

On Thursday, Kern County Public Health officials gathered to launch the ‘Faces of Valley Fever’ campaign to highlight the human experience of fighting the infection.

For Public Health Director Brynn Carrigan, it’s personal…

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