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Four new cases of poliomyelitis were confirmed in the past week in Pakistan. Two in Peshawar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, one in Quetta district of Balochistan and one in FR Peshawar district of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. The total number of cases for 2015 is now 36, this compares with 186 at this time in 2014.
(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 13/10/15)
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of polio vaccine according to the UK childhood schedule. It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected. Travellers should also take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.
