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Poliomyelitis in Nigeria (Update 3)

29 September 2011

Four new cases were reported in the past week, three WPV1 and one wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3), bringing the total number of cases for 2011 to 33 (25 WPV1, 9 WPV3). The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 26 August (WPV3 from Kano).

(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.