Official notice from CDC Travelers' Health
Global Polio
29 destinations, including Afghanistan and Algeria
- Notice level
- Level 2 · Practice enhanced precautions
- Published
Excerpt from CDC Travelers' Health:Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines.
Read the full official report on cdc.gov3 ways to protect yourself
- Read the travelers' recommendations in the official notice before you go — they list the precautions for this destination.
- Check that routine vaccines are up to date and ask a healthcare professional which travel vaccines or medicines are recommended, ideally a month before you leave.
- If you feel sick during or after your trip, see a healthcare provider and tell them where you traveled.
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Educational information from official sources, not personal medical advice. Not real-time — agencies update notices on their own schedules. In an emergency call 911 (U.S.) or your local emergency number.