Government of Jamaica
Also called Poliomyelitis, Acute flaccid paralysis, AFP
Acute onset of flaccid paralysis in the absence of trauma.
Two stool specimens (at least 24 hours apart) within 14 days of onset of paralysis. Place each in a sterile universal container. Transport on ice immediately to NPHL.
National Public Health Lab
First contact strategy, but within 48 hours.
Follow up at 60 days.
Source: National Surveillance Manual
Reported as acute flaccid paralysis (AFP). The indicator Jamaica reports to PAHO/WHO to keep its certification as having eliminated polio is at least 1 case of AFP per 100,000 population under 15 years.
The National Surveillance Unit publishes the latest figures every week.