Vaccinations and Advice for Pakistan
Located in South Asia, the country of Pakistan has garnered a reputation of both good and bad. Though extremism continues, Pakistan has remained a strong and prosperous nation.
Pakistan boasts a diverse landscape of charming, coastal towns and dreamy, desert dwellings. No matter the itinerary for your trip, Pakistan is a dream destination for all world travellers.
Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Pakistan |
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VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
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Hepatitis A | Food & Water | Recommended for most travellers |
Hepatitis B | Blood & Body Fluids | Accelerated schedule available |
Typhoid | Food & Water | Shot lasts 2 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator. |
Cholera | Food & Water | A risk in some regions. Especially recommended for those visiting rural areas. |
Yellow Fever | Mosquito | Required if travelling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. |
Rabies | Saliva of Infected Animals | High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travellers and those who may come in contact with animals. |
Polio | Food & Water | Proof of vaccination required for stays over 4 weeks. Active infection in some parts of country. Cases reported in last 12 months. |
Routine Vaccinations for Pakistan |
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VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
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Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) | Various Vectors | Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended. |
TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) | Wounds & Airborne | Only one adult booster of pertussis required. |
Chickenpox | Direct Contact & Airborne | Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox. |
Shingles | Direct Contact | Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles. |
Pneumonia | Airborne | Two vaccines given seperately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both. |
Influenza | Airborne | Vaccine components change annually. |
Meningitis | Airborne & Direct Contact | Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students. |