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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

17 June 2013

Four new poliomyelitis cases were reported in the past week from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), including three from Khyber Agency, bringing the total number of cases for 2013 to 14. One of the newly reported cases is the most recent in the country and had onset of paralysis on 19 May 2013.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 17/06/13)

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.