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Poliomyelitis in Nigeria (Update)

02 May 2014

Nigeria has reported the country's second case of poliomyelitis in 2014. The case was identified in Kano state in the north of the country as was the first case this year. A total of 53 poliomyelitis cases were recorded in Nigeria for 2013.

(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.