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Poliomyelitis in Chad (Update 3)

29 September 2011

Two new cases were reported in the past week (WPV1s from Ouaddai and Tandjile), bringing the total number of cases for 2011 to 114 (111 WPV1s and three WPV3s). The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 10 August (WPV1 from Ouaddai).

(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.