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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

17 April 2013

One new WPV case was reported in the past week (WPV1 from Sindh), bringing the total number of WPV cases for 2013 to six. This latest case is the most recent in the country, and had onset of paralysis on 22 March.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 17/04/13)

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.