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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

12 October 2012

Three new cases were reported in the past week (WPV1s from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – KP, Federally Administered Tribal Areas – FATA, and Sindh), bringing the total number of cases for 2012 to 43. The new case from FATA is the most recent in the country and had onset of paralysis on 25 September.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 12/10/12)

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.