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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan (Update)

28 September 2012

One new case was reported in the past week (WPV1 from Kandahar), bringing the total number of cases for 2012 to 18. It is the most recent case in the country and had onset of paralysis on 28 August.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 28/08/12)

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.