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Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - Announcements

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For information about events for Valley Fever Awareness Week 2009, please visit www.vfce.arizona.edu

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Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - General Information

Valley Fever in Arizona

The reported number of cases of Valley Fever in Arizona has been increasing since it became laboratory-reportable in 1997. In 2007 there were 4832 cases reported; only 958 cases were reported in 1997.

The highest rates of infection in Arizona occur in Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties, and the peak seasons occur from June through August and from October through November.

Sunday, November 1
Walk for Valley Fever - All registrations include: A Race Cap & A Colored Bandanna
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 550 E. Van Buren St., Downtown Phoenix (intersection of 5th Street, near the College of Medicine at the University ofArizona)

Register online at www.tinyurl.com/vfwalk
Questions? Call 480-831-9079 or e-mail valleyfeveralliance@yahoo.com
Register to walk yourself or with a team of family & friends! Canine companions and Valley Fever survivors are welcome!
$20 early registration fee (before October 15th); $25 afterwards
$30 for VHCTAz T-Shirt & Pre-registration

Valley Fever 2007 Annual Report

Surveillance Data for Arizona

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