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No circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) cases have been reported in Ukraine thus far in 2016. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 07 July 2015, in the Zakarpatskaya oblast, in south-western Ukraine. The number of cases reported in 2015, remains at 2.
Independent experts in Ukraine recently announced that transmission of poliovirus has been interrupted, although, if further outbreaks are to be prevented, strengthened immunization and surveillance must continue.
Ukraine was at particular risk of emergence of cVDPV, due to very low vaccination coverage.
(Via Global Polio Eradication - accesssed 11/05/16)
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.
