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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan (Update)

26 October 2012

One new WPV case was reported in the past week (WPV1 from Kandahar), bringing the total number of cases for 2012 to 26. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 1 October (WPV1 from Paktya).

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 26/10/12)

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.