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Poliomyelitis in Nigeria (Update)

12 September 2012

Six new cases were reported in the past week (four WPV1s from Katsina and one WPV1 each from Kaduna and Sokoto), bringing the total number of cases for 2012 to 83. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 15 August (WPV1 from Kaduna).

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 12/09/12)

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.