CDC Warns Against Traveling To 32 Countries Due To Polio

[OneEyedDiva]

"(WJW) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging U.S. travelers to take extra precautions when visiting 32 countries, including popular tourist destinations like Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom.

The CDC issued a “Level 2” advisory for the countries, stating that travelers should “practice enhanced precautions” because of the circulating poliovirus."

Some of the other countries are Finland, Nigeria, Israel, Poland and Tanzania.

 

[Rossana]

Thank you for sharing this information.

 

[seadoug]

I thought Polio was a thing of the past. How is this still a threat? Don't bother answering. I know the reason.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Thank you for sharing this information.

You're welcome,, of course Rossana. I was surprised to read about this.