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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan (Update)

19 December 2012

One new WPV case was reported in the past week (WPV1 from Hilmand), bringing the total number of WPV cases for 2012 to 34. It is the most recent case in the country, and had onset of paralysis on 19 November.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 19/12/12)

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.