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Poliomyelitis in Afghanistan (Update 2)

10 August 2011

No new cases were reported this week. The total number of cases for 2011 remains eleven. The most recent case (wild poliovirus type 1 - WPV1) had onset of paralysis 28 June in Musa Qala district of Hilmand province.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication Initiative - accessed 10/08/11)

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.