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Poliomyelitis in Nigeria (Update)

20 July 2012

One new poliomyelitis case was reported in the past week from Zamfara, bringing the total number of cases for 2012 to 55. It is the most recent case in the country with onset of paralysis on 22 June.

Immunization Plus Days were postponed for security reasons in Kaduna and Yobe until 19 and 21 July respectively.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 20/07/12)

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.