Wet winter causes increased risk for Valley Fever in Kern County

Valley Fever season is here, but this year is different from other years. As Kern County residents continue to deal with summer heat, water from the winter has caused an increased risk of encountering Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii - the fungal spores that cause Valley Fever. 23ABC's Ruby Rivera spoke with public health professionals to learn more about this year's risks.