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In the last week, 2 confirmed cases of type 2 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) were reported in Myanmar. The most recent case, a 15-month old child in Rakhine had onset of paralysis on 15 October. The isolate from the most recent case is genetically linked to a 28-month old child from the same village who had onset of paralysis in April 2015. Further study of the isolate suggests that cVDPV2 has been circulating for more than a year.
Large-scale supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) were conducted between 5-7 December 2015. A further three are planned for high risk areas before the end of February 2016.
(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 11/12/15)
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.
