Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.

"It's important to know about the risk of Valley Fever if you work or spend time in dusty environments and have respiratory symptoms that are not getting better after seven to 10 days," said a statement from Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky. "Symptoms can look very similar to the flu and other respiratory illnesses."

Officials say that residents should take necessary precautions if they know they'll be in a dry and windy area, and that they should pay attention to signs of illness so treatment can be sought if necessary.

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