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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

16 August 2013

Two new WPV1 cases were reported in the past week (from North Waziristan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas – FATA; and, Gadap, Sindh), bringing the total number of WPV1 cases for 2013 to 24. The case from North Waziristan is the most recent WPV1 case in the country, and had onset of paralysis on 13 July.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 16/08/13)

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.