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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

02 May 2014

Five new poliomyelitis cases have been reported in Pakistan this week. The cases are from North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Gadap, greater Karachi, Sindh, and Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The total number of cases for 2014 is 54.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 02/05/14)

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.