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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan (Update)

28 November 2014

One new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case was reported in the past week in Afghanistan in Kandahar district, with onset of paralysis on the 5 November. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2014 in Afghanistan is now 21.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 28/11/14)

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.