Wednesday, 6 December 2017

PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (39): Pakistan, Syria

Polio -- Pakistan
The city witnessed its 2nd case of polio within a span of 3 months, the latest victim being a 5-month-old infant who has been diagnosed with the virus.
A 5-month-old boy, a resident of UC-4 Gadap Town, had been administered with anti-polio drops during a past campaign. However, his routine immunisation had not been completed, officials said.
Just over 3 months ago, the metropolis reported its 1st polio case after staying polio-free for 18 months, an alarming recurrence despite the

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