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Poliomyelitis in Nigeria (Update)

16 August 2013

One new WPV1 case was reported in the past week, bringing the total of WPV1 cases for 2013 to 43. It is the most recent WPV1 case in the country and had onset of paralysis on 23 July (from Borno).

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 16/08/13)

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.