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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

28 February 2014

Six new WPV1 cases were reported in the past week, five from North Waziristan, FATA and one from Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The total number of cases for 2013 remains 93. The total number of cases in 2014 is now 21. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 10 February (WPV1 from Peshawar).

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 28/02/14)

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.