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Two new cases were reported in the past week (WPV1 cases in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas and Punjab Province). Both cases had onset of paralysis in 2012, bringing the total number of cases in 2012 to nine. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 20 January. The total number of cases in 2011 remains 198.
(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication Initiative - accessed 17/02/12)
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.
