Pakistan

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up-to-date, including Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, Varicella, and Polio.

Ensure you are up to date on all routine vaccinations before travel.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel to prevent common preventable diseases.

Prevent diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and other insects.

To prevent foodborne and waterborne illnesses.

Ensure you are up to date with routine vaccines before travel.

Ensure routine vaccines are up to date before traveling.

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Pakistan.

Sex and Travel - CDC Yellow Book

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Pakistan.

Hepatitis A - CDC Yellow Book

Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.

Cholera - CDC Yellow Book

Chikungunya vaccination may be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Chikungunya - CDC Yellow Book

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up-to-date before travel to protect against common infectious diseases.

Consult with a healthcare provider to confirm your vaccination status.

Before traveling to ensure availability of necessary medications.

Due to potential shortages and restrictions in Pakistan, plan ahead and carry sufficient supplies. If medications are unavailable, consult local pharmacies or doctors.

During winter months (October to February) in regions like Punjab, especially Lahore, to mitigate health risks from air pollution.

Refer to TravelHealthPro for information on the risks of poor outdoor air quality.

When purchasing bottled water to avoid waterborne diseases.

Follow guidelines on TravelHealthPro for safe bottled water practices.

Before traveling to high-altitude areas like Gilgit-Baltistan to prevent altitude sickness.

Consult TravelHealthPro for more information on altitude sickness.

Before travelling, ensure that you and your family are up to date on routine vaccinations, including measles, due to an increase in cases worldwide.

Consult a health care provider about your travel plans and ensure that you and your family are up to date on routine vaccinations, including for measles.

Recommended to reduce the risk of hepatitis C transmission during travel.

Safe sex should be practised with new or different sex partners during trips abroad. People injecting drugs, or considering getting a piercing or tattoo should be aware of a possible increased risk of transmission related to HCV through shared needles or equipment in countries with high prevalence or where there may be suboptimal hygiene standards.

Ensure vaccinations are up to date before travel to Pakistan for routine disease prevention.

Prevention of foodborne and waterborne diseases.

Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid raw or undercooked foods.

Practice strict food and water safety to prevent travelers' diarrhea and other foodborne illnesses.

Drink only bottled or boiled water and eat cooked, hot food.

Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and use permethrin-treated gear to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.

To prevent foodborne illnesses while traveling.

Avoid raw or undercooked foods.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Risk is higher through contaminated food and water.

Recommended for most travelers due to the risk of exposure through contaminated food or water.

Recommended for travelers to prevent malaria, which is present in certain regions of Pakistan.

Consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate medication and dosage.

Recommended for travelers to prevent typhoid fever, a common disease in Pakistan.

Vaccination is particularly important for travelers visiting rural areas or staying with local families.

Recommended for travelers to prevent hepatitis A and B infections, which are prevalent in Pakistan.

Vaccination is especially important for travelers who may have close contact with local populations.

Recommended for travelers who might have sexual contact, get a medical procedure, or have other blood exposures.

If traveling to areas with malaria risk.

Consider vaccination if the flu season coincides with travel.

Considered for travelers involved in outdoor or adventure activities that might bring them into contact with stray dogs or bats.

Consider if engaging in high-risk activities (e.g., medical procedures).

Consider for travelers who may have close contact with animals or visit rural areas.

Rabies is present in Pakistan, and vaccination can provide protection in case of animal bites.

Consider rabies vaccination if you're planning activities that may expose you to animals or if you'll be in rural areas farther from medical care.

Important in Pakistan where sanitation and hygiene standards may not be met.