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One new case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) was reported in the past week in South Waziristan agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with onset of paralysis on 18 June. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2016 is now 13, compared to 26 at this time in 2015.
(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 15/07/16)
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.
