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Poliomyelitis in Iraq (Update)

29 May 2014

One new case of poliomyelitis was reported last week in Iraq. The case was identified in Mada'in district in Baghdad-Resafa province, central Iraq. This is the second case of polio to be reported in the country in 2014.

Both cases were from the same area and a vaccination campaign is ongoing.

(Via Global Polio Eradication -  accessed 29/05/14)

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.