The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has cautioned Kenyans against using antibiotics for flu and cold, as cases surge across the country amidst the intensifying cold season. The board emphasized that antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, which cause the flu.

• PPB advised that flu symptoms should be managed with rest, hydration, and nutritious food.
• The warning comes as Nairobi and other parts of Kenya experience a rise in cold-related illnesses.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) states that flu infections increase significantly during the cold season, which in Kenya runs from May to October.