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The Central African Republic has reported the country's first case of wild polivirus since August 2009. The case had onset of paralysis on 19 September 2011, and was located in Equateur province close to the border with Chad. Chad has a total of 114 cases of poliomyelitis recorded in 2011; Pakistan and Chad together account for more than 50% of the worlds polio cases.
(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication Initiative - accessed 20/10/11)
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.
