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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

28 September 2012

Two new cases were reported in the past week (WPV1s from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - KP - and Federally Administered Tribal Areas), bringing the total number of cases for 2012 to 37. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 30 August (WPV1 from KP).

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 28/09/12)

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.