Pakistan
Risk / Health Info for Pakistan
If you are travelling to Pakistan, injections are recommended.
- Altitude in Pakistan
- Parts of Pakistan are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
- Dengue fever in Pakistan
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Pakistan. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.
- Japanese encephalitis in Pakistan
- Malaria in Pakistan
- Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Pakistan at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries. Speak with your healthcare provider six weeks before your trip, as not all prophylaxis regimes are appropriate for all regions and all individuals.
Covid-19 Testing for Pakistan
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Recommended Vaccines for Pakistan
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (adult) | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric) | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
| Japanese encephalitis | 2 Doses |
| Malaria prophylaxis | |
| Rabies | |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
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About Pakistan
Pakistan’s landscape and climate are very varied, ranging from desert to temperate hills and taking in subtropical regions on the way. It also has a few glaciers – The Baura Glacier is the largest outside polar regions.
top Tips for travelling to Pakistan
The Khewra Salt Mine has a tourist train running underground and you can view some salt sculptures on the way. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to parts of Pakistan and you should check the current information while planning your journey.
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