How to Get Immunizations for Pakistan

Western travelers to Pakistan should plan to get a number of immunizations prior to departure. To get the shots, you'll need an appointment with your doctor, or you'll have to go to a travel health center at least 8 weeks before you leaving on your journey.

Things You'll Need

  • Physician
  • Antibiotics and an antidiarrheal medication (strongly recommended)
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Instructions

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      Get your Hepatitis A and typhoid shots. These are an absolute must for travelers of all ages heading to Pakistan.

    • 2

      Ask your doctor for a polio booster, if you are an adult who is traveling to Pakistan and has never received an adult polio booster.

    • 3

      Ensure your tetanus and diptheria vaccinations are current. You must get revaccinated every 10 years.

    • 4

      Tell your doctor if your date of birth falls in 1956 or later. This may mean you'll need immunizations for measles, rubella and mumps before you travel to Pakistan.

    • 5

      Be safe and get a Hepatitis B shot, if you plan to stay in Pakistan for a period exceeding 6 months, or if you are going to be in close, prolonged contact with local people.

    • 6

      Review your travel itinerary. If you are going to be arriving in Pakistan via a region of Africa or the Americas where there is a significant risk of yellow fever, you will require a yellow fever immunization prior to arrival. Every visitor over the age of 1 is expected to comply with this requirement.

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      Add an immunization against Japanese encephalitis to your list of treatments, if you are going to be staying in a rural area of Pakistan for a duration of 1 month or longer.

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