The Health Ministry has warned of a possible spike in cases of influenza in the country. The ministry has however allayed the fear of a possible outbreak of the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic that might be associated with the flu season. The flu season in Kenya mainly follows the rain and the cold weather, usually between April and August. There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C and D.Human influenza A and B viruses cause a seasonal surge of disease transmission, known as flu season, during almost every rainy season in Kenya. Even though for most people the flu resolves on its own, sometimes influenza and its complications can be deadly.

Source: The Star April 20, 2022 06:51 UTC