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Pakistan has reported 13 new cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in the past week. This brings the total number of polio cases in 2014 to 187, compared with a total number of 39 at this point in 2013.
Immunisation activities remain focused on known high-risk areas, with permanent vaccination sites at entry and exit points, in effort to reach internally displaced persons. Details of known high-risk areas can be found via the following link: Globlal Polio Eradication
(Via Globlal Polio Eradication - accessed 10/10/14)
It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.
