Only one country had a polio case to report to the GPEI last week – the first circulating vaccine-derived polio type 2 (cVDPV2) case this year for Côte d’Ivoire and it was located in Bounkani. Elsewhere, eight positive cVDPV1 environmental samples were collected in Madagascar, all in Analamanga (mentioned in last week’s post as the site of three cVDPV1 cases). Read more
Advice for travellers
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.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.