Global polio digest
Local media have reported a second wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case this year - a young girl with acute flaccid paralysis from a NW district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In other news on polio from the weekly GPEI update, the D R of Congo recorded 10 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) infections (mostly from Tanganyika province) and four cVDPV2 patients from the provinces of Haut Lomami and Lualaba. A single cVDPV2 case was also reported from Nigeria’s Kebbi province. Read more
Advice
Poliomyelitis is a potentially serious viral illness that is spread through contact with infected faeces or saliva. The risk to travellers is generally low, however vaccination is recommended for travel to affected regions and is a requirement for travel to/from some countries. If at risk, adults should have a booster to the childhood series. More on polio.
Health Risks
No additional health risks found.
Affected Countries
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Disclaimer: The following information is intended as a guide only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
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