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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan (Update)

09 January 2012

Three new cases, all WPV1, were reported in the past week, bringing the total number of cases for 2011 to 74. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 12 December in Maywand district in Kandahar province.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication Initiative - accessed 09/01/12)

Advice for Travellers

It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.