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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan

12 June 2015

One new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case was reported in the past week, from Farah province, with onset of paralysis on 23 April. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2015 is three. This most recent case is from the same district of Farah (Gulestan district) as the last previous reported case (with onset of paralysis on 5 May).

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 12/06/15)

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.