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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

26 June 2015

One new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case was reported this week in South Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), with onset of paralysis on the 24 May. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2015 is now 25.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 26/06/15)

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.