The doctors union has called for caution over reported cases of Swine Flu outbreak in Nakuru county.
The concern by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) followed media reports Tuesday that the disease had killed a child while eight others, all aged below one year old, are hospitalised.
"We would like to urge members of the public in Nakuru and its environ to be vigilant and report any suspected case to the relevant authorities. Meanwhile keep self hygiene, save lives," KMPDU said in a tweet.
The Swine Flu virus is a respiratory infection caused by an influenza strain code-named H1N1.
Infected patients exhibit symptoms similar to the seasonal flu including fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Nakuru county chief health officer Daniel Wainaina told the media that the first alert of Swine Flu was reported on July 27, 2022. The county has since reported about 140 cases.
The officer said and increasing number of those who reported at the Public Health Emergency Centre had high fever, cough and difficult in breathing.
"We have been doing follow-ups to ensure those who have been treated are stable," Wainaina said.
Wainaina said those affected are children under one, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
