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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

23 January 2014

The first poliomyelitis cases in Pakistan for 2014, have been reported in the last week. The four cases are all from North Waziristan, FATA, the area with most children affected by polio. In 2013, 91 case of poliomyelitis were reported in the country as a whole.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 23/01/14)

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.