Pakistan recorded one WPV1 case in Balochistan province to the GPEI last week, while in news on cVDPV2 in Africa, Chad’s single case in Mandoul took its 2020 total to 94 (cf. 11 in 2019), the three cVDPV2 cases in Côte D’Ivoire were in Gbeke, Belier and Agneby-Tiassa, and the DRC’s only case was in the western province of Mai-Ndombe.
A MEASLES outbreak in Garhi Yasin, near the city of Jacobabad in NW Sindh province, has hospitalised least 20 local children and led to the deaths of two. 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.