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Poliomyelitis in Nigeria (Update)

22 March 2013

One new poliomyelitis case was reported in the past week (WPV1 from Bauchi), bringing the total number of WPV cases for 2013 to five. It is the most recent case in the country and had onset of paralysis on 13 February. The total number of WPV cases for 2012 remains 122.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 22/03/13)

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.