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Two new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases were reported in the past week in Afghanistan. One was found in Nahr-E-Saraj district of Hilmand province, and the second was reported from Zheray district of Kandahar province. Both areas had not reported WPV1 previously during 2014. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2014 in Afghanistan is now 20. The most recent WPV1 case had onset of paralysis on 20 October, from Kandahar province.
(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 21/11/14)
It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.
