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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan (Update)

03 July 2015

One new polio case was reported in the past week, in Bakwa district of Farah province on the 21 April. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 05 May, in Gulestan district, Farah. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2015 is now four.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 03/07/15)

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.