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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update)

10 July 2015

One new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case was reported in the past week in Quetta district, Balochistan province. This most recent case had onset of paralysis on 6 June. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2015 is now 26, compared to 83 at this time last year.

(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 10/07/15)

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.