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Poliomyelitis in Chad (Update)

20 July 2012

One new poliomyelitis case was reported in Chad in the past week. The case was identified in Lac region in the west of Chad and is the most recently reported one in the country with onset of paralysis on 14 June. This brings the total number of cases for 2012, to five.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 20/07/12)

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.