The country’s first case of circulating vaccine-derived polio type 2 (cVDPV2) this year has been reported to the GPEI, from the Red Sea port of Al-Hudaydah, while the two other nations with cVDPV2 infections were Chad (four cases in the regions of Lac, Logone Oriental and Logone Occidental) and the DR of Congo (16 cases, with 11 from Kasai Oriental). The DRC also logged six cVDPV1 patients (five from Haut Katanga). Read more
Advice for travellers
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.