What Is Valley Fever?
10. How Do You Prevent Valley Fever?
The most obvious way to prevent valley fever is to avoid the area where the fungus thrives, but that isn’t practical for many people. If you live in or visit the area, particularly during the summer months, take precautions when you are outside. Wear a face mask, wet the ground before digging, avoid going out when dust count is high, and make sure you keep dust out of your home.
Many people who get coccidioidomycosis develop an immunity to it, but for some people, the fungus can be reactivated later. Others become more susceptible to it, especially if their immune system is compromised. Protection against contact with spores in the first place is the best prevention method.
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