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Poliomyelitis in Nigeria (Update)

10 July 2012

Four new cases were reported in the past week (from Kaduna, Kano and Niger provinces), bringing the total number of cases for 2012 to 52. The most recent case was one of the newly reported cases from Kaduna with onset of paralysis on 6 June 2012.

Subnational Immunization Plus Days will take place from July 7–10 in 11 high-risk states in the north.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 10/07/12)

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.