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One new case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) was reported in the last week, in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with onset of paralysis on 22 January. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2016 is now 2, compared to 9 reported for 2015 at this point last year.
One new WPV1 environmental positive was reported in the past week in Karachi Gadap, Sindh province, with collection on 27 January.
(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 26/02/16)
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of polio vaccine according to the UK childhood schedule. It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected. Travellers should also take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.
