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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

20 June 2014

Seven new WPV1 cases were reported in the past week from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas – FATA including five cases from North Waziristan and two cases from Khyber agency. The most recent WPV1 case had onset of paralysis on 4 June from Khyber agency. The total number of WPV1 cases reported from Pakistan for 2014 is 82.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 20/06/14)

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.