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Poliomyelitis in Pakistan (Update 3)

21 September 2011

Two more cases of polio were detected in Pishin and Loralai districts raising the total number of polio cases in Balochistan in this year to 37. Health officials report as many as 13 children were infected by the polio virus in Kila Abdullah, 9 in Pishin, 5 in Quetta, 3 in Khuzdar, 3 in Naushki, one in Kolhu Kalat, Loralai and Dera Bugti each.

Advice for Travellers

It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and should take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.