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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

22 August 2014

Seven new poliomyelitis cases were reported in the past week, all from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), from North Waziristan, South Waziristan and Khyber, bringing the total number of WPV1 cases for 2014 to 115. One of the newly-reported cases from North Waziristan is the most recent case in the country, with onset of paralysis on 27 July.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 22/08/14)

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.