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I have Valley Fever and can’t afford my medication. What can I do?

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In the short term, inform your doctor that you can’t afford the antifungal medication and ask if he or she may be able to give you free samples of the drugs you require. To continue receiving medication, consider the Partnership for Prescription Assistance or the Pfizer Philanthropy Program accessible through our Links Page. Your doctor may need to be the one to contact these groups in order for you to qualify for the programs.
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My pet has Valley Fever and I can't afford the medication. What can I do?

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with human patients, a veterinarian may be able to provide samples. If more help is needed IMOM may be able to help. This organization's web site can be accessed from our Links Page. Yes, often with lung lesions that are misdiagnosed as cancer, surgically cut out of the lung, and then diagnosed as Valley Fever after the fact. This causes a great deal of unnecessary pain on the patient's body and stress in personal relationships.
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What if I am uninsured and can’t afford treatment or medication?

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New Jersey offers several programs for uninsured individuals depending on age and income. You maybe eligible for: U.S. Citizen or qualified alien (most immigrants who arrived after August 22, 1996 are barred from the program for five years) To find out more about Medicaid call 1-800-356-1561 or visit http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/dhsmed.
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What if I can’t afford an attorney?

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Most attorneys work on a contingent fee basis. This means that you will not be charged a fee unless a settlement or judgment is recovered on your behalf. If a recovery is made, then the attorney fees come out of a pre-agreed upon percentage of the gross amount recovered. We also advance the costs associated with investigating your case, including the cost of obtaining police, medical, and other records that are necessary to successfully represent your claim.
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What is Valley Fever?

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Valley Fever is the common name for the parasitic fungal disease coccidioidomycosis. Updated statistics show that Valley Fever causes symptoms in over half of the people who are infected (Cole GT, Xue JM, Okeke CN, Tarcha EJ, Basrur V, Schaller RA, Herr RA, Yu JJ, Hung CY. A vaccine against coccidioidomycosis is justified and attainable. Med Mycol. 2004 Jun;42(3):189-216).
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What if I can’t afford to pay for therapy?

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Many community mental health centers offer 'sliding-scale' fees: prices based on your income or ability to pay. Other advantages to these places may include broader on-site resources. They often have different types of in-house therapists and programs for other members of your family. Therapists are in training and supervised by a licensed therapist.
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What if I can’t afford coverage?

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If you have both Medicare and Medicaid, you already qualify for low-income assistance. If you don’t qualify for Medicaid, you may still qualify for some assistance if your resources are $11,500 for an individual, or $23,000 for a couple. In some cases, the government will also review your resources.
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Who can contract Valley Fever?

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Any person or mammal can contract Valley Fever, regardless of age or health. It has been an epidemic in humans for years. All it takes is inhaling one spore.
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Is there a vaccine for Valley Fever?

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The Valley Fever Vaccine Project and Dr. Cole at the UTSA are each working on vaccines and have been for many years. However, they are facing budgetary difficulties. Find out how to donate to them through our Links Page.
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What can I do to protect myself from Valley Fever?

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Avoid going to any endemic region. However, if you live in or visit an endemic area to Coccidioides sp., read our Dawn To Dusk Page to see what you can do to recognize the danger signs. Sometimes fungi like C. immitis and C. posadasii can rest on inanimate objects like clothing, pottery, blankets, packing material, or even in the soil of potted plants, etc. and these products could be shipped elsewhere with the biohazard intact.
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Why can’t you afford to pay for your wedding?

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We both graduated from college this year and we are both working two jobs each to stay on top of things. Our families are not in the position to help us financially either, and it is up to us.
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What if I can’t afford 20% to put down on a house?

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Assuming you can qualify for higher monthly mortgage payments and have an excellent credit history, you should be able to find a 0-15% down payment loan. However, you may pay a higher interest rate and loan fees than someone making a larger down payment.
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What if I can’t afford $50 right now?

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If you can’t beg, borrow or steal $50… DON’T FEAR. Fill in the registration form and concentrate extra hard on convincing us how badly you want to participate. We’ll get back to you once we have a chance to read all the applications and get a sense of how many scholarships we will be able to give this year based on the funds we have available. We are focused on ensuring that money is not the deciding factor between who gets to attend and who doesn’t.
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Why can’t I drink alcohol while I take the medication?

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Alcohol and isoniazid are both metabolized in the liver. Anyone taking any long-term medication should limit alcohol ingestion so as not to put unnecessary strain on the liver.
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Valley Fever (medical name coccidioidomycosis or "cocci" for short) is an infection in the lungs caused by a fungus (scientific name Coccidioides immitis) that grows in the soil in the southern and central portions of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and the southern portions of Nevada and Utah. Valley Fever is also found in parts of Mexico, Central and South America. These areas where the fungus grows in the soil are called endemic.
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What can a doctor do to test for Valley Fever?

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There are a variety of blood tests for Valley Fever, the most useful of which is a Complement Fixation titer. A titer is a blood test that checks to see if your body is producing antibodies to VF. Titer tests are often negative months after the first Valley Fever symptoms have appeared, even in chronic cases. Some people who are infected may never show titers, regardless of severity. Sometimes the titer can be useful in other fluids than blood for a more specific diagnosis.
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Valley Fever is a lung infection. A fungus becomes airborne when dust around construction areas and agricultural areas is transported by the wind. When spores are inhaled, Valley Fever can result. The medical name for Valley Fever is coccidioidomycosis. Looking for a OEB in the Pennsylvania area. Willing to drive a good ways to find one at a good price. Good family home, just my wife and I. Nice size backyard and a lot of Love.
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Why can’t I see some assessments?

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In all versions of CoCASA prior to 3.0 you will only see assessments that are tied to your user logon account. You will not be able to see assessments on the Assessment Setup screen that were entered or imported using a different user logon. You will, however, be able to run reports on any assessment in the database. However, beginning with CoCASA 3.0, all users will be able to view all assessments.
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What if I can’t afford to get my child vaccinated?

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Vaccinations are usually free or low cost for children whose families can’t afford them. You can call the San Diego County Baby Shots line at (888) 692-2575 or the Center for Disease Control's information line at (800) 232-2522 for information on free and low-cost clinics. Your child’s health depends on it!
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I can’t afford to hire an attorney, what can I do to get compensation?

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Heard Robins you never have any out-of-pocket expenses for this type of case. This is handled as a contingency fee and you never pay a cent unless we recover compensation for your. If we do, then the fee is based on a percentage of the recovery amount. Asbestos was commonly used years ago in many products. Even today it is still in use. Our attorneys and staff will sit down with you and investigate your past and help to determine where and how the exposure occurred.
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I can’t afford the Federal PLUS loan. What are my other options?

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Other options include applying for an Alternative Student Loan, or using the AMS TuitionPay payment plan or any combination.
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What if I am on a tight budget and can’t afford the “best” value proposal?

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Ask for a phased approach. Confirm that each phase will build upon the previous one to ensure that you retain all of your investment and don’t lose anything as you move from phase to phase. Ask what you can do yourself. Invest in a detailed outdoor living design and have your contractor focus on the more difficult, highly skilled areas. The best approach is to be honest with your budget so you can attain the very best value and achieve your outdoor living dream.
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