Pakistan

Pakistan

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Asia
  • Region: South Asia

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months; this also applies if the transit includes a stay of more than 12 hours at the airport or a transfer in a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

  • COVID-19
  • Chikungunya
  • Cholera
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Japanese encephalitis
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Rabies (in contact with animals)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Poliomyelitis: Pakistan is one of the last countries with endemic poliomyelitis; vaccination is strongly recommended.
  • Malaria: Risk of malaria throughout the country; prophylaxis is required.
  • Dengue: Risk of dengue in cities; use mosquito protection measures.
  • Security: Unstable security situation in some regions.
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