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Poliomyelitis in Somalia (Update)

12 September 2014

One new case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) has been reported in the past week in Somalia, the first case to be found in the Hobyo district of Mudug province. Onset of paralysis was on 11 August. This brings the total number of cases to five.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication - accessed 12/09/14)

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.