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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan (Update 3)

29 September 2011

One new case was reported in the past week (wild poliovirus type 1 - WPV1, from Hilmand, bringing the total number of cases for 2011 to 28 (all WPV1). The most recent case, from Badghis province, had onset of paralysis on 4 September.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication Initiative - accessed 29/09/11)

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.