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A new case of poliomyelitis has been reported from Nangarhar province in the east of Afghanistan. The case had onset of paralysis on 31 January 2013, and is the first case of poliomyelitis this year. There were 37 cases reported in 2012.
Sub National Immunisation Days are currently ongoing in key high-risk areas of Southern Region with bivalent OPV, to be followed by National Immunisations Days in early March with trivalent OPV.
(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 06/03/13)
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.
