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China - Beware of polio after recent visit to Cameroon

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Beware of polio recent visit to Cameroon

April 28, 2014   Zhejiang Online news site

Zhejiang Online - Ningbo Online April 28 hearing (reporter Wang Xuyan Ding Hongyan Lu Yueyun) It is reported that AQSIQ recently released on the prevention of polio was introduced to China in Cameroon's announcement.

According to the World Health Organization reports that recently occurred in Cameroon three cases of wild poliovirus type 1 cases. Since October 2013 to date, Cameroon has reported seven cases of wild poliovirus type 1 cases, the World Health Organization will enhance the risk of international spread of polio in Cameroon as high risk.

It is understood that, in order to prevent polio incoming Cameroon, Ningbo Inspection and Quarantine quarantine measures: strengthening quarantine inspection staff working from Cameroon, once suspicious cases, immediately carry out epidemiological investigations, medical investigation and take the necessary health process control measures; using electronic screens, brochures, bulletin boards and other means, to promote immigration officers polio prevention and control knowledge, enhance their awareness of disease prevention.

Meanwhile, Ningbo Inspection and Quarantine Bureau recently to remind people of Cameroon exit, you can advance to the local inspection and quarantine agencies and Ningbo International Travel Health Care Center counseling, or through the website of AQSIQ "quarantine and travel health column," Understanding the spinal cord in the region polio epidemic and corresponding methods of prevention. Polio vaccine yet staff recommended vaccinations before leaving the country in a timely manner.

According to reports, if it proves necessary to staff these areas, attention to diet, water sanitation, good personal hygiene habits, such as washing hands frequently, after traveling or returning if fever, sore throat, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, stiff neck and lower limbs flaccid paralysis and other symptoms should seek immediate medical attention, tell the doctor the recent history of international travel, and the initiative to declare upon entry to the port inspection and quarantine authorities.

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