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Poliomyelitis in Niger

10 January 2013

In the first outbreak of polio in 2012, outside of an endemic country or a country with re-established poliovirus, Niger has reported a case of wild poliovirus. This is the first case in the country since December 2011, and is related to virus originating in Nigeria.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 10/01/13)

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.