Vaccines for Pakistan
Book this week to give your vaccines time to work.
Some courses can be speeded up. A yellow fever certificate becomes valid 10 days after your vaccine.
Current health alerts
- Mpox: 122 suspected cases (25 confirmed) and nine deaths were reported in Sindh Province as of 14 April 2026.
Advised for most travellers
Advised for some travellers, depending on your trip
These are suggestions only and may differ from what our expert clinician advises at your consultation.
Entry rules
- Polio: travellers staying 4 weeks or more may be asked for proof of a polio vaccine given between 4 weeks and 12 months before they leave Pakistan, recorded on an international certificate. Without it, they may be given oral polio vaccine at the border.
- A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission. Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
Malaria
Low risk. Tablets are not usually advised.
- Low risk below 2,000 metres: awareness and bite avoidance.
- Very low risk above 2,000 metres.
- Tablets may be considered for travellers at higher risk, including long-stay visitors to friends and relatives. Atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are suitable options.
Other health risks
Altitude
The northern mountains are well above 2,500 metres.
Zika
There is a risk. Pregnant travellers and couples planning a pregnancy should seek advice before booking.
Insect and tick-borne infections
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever and leishmaniasis occur in parts of South Asia. Avoid bites day and night.
More than one country?
Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.
Common questions about Pakistan
What vaccines do I need for Pakistan?+
For most travellers, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and Typhoid are advised. Others may be advised depending on your route, how long you stay and what you will be doing. Your pharmacist will only recommend what suits your trip.
Do I need malaria tablets for Pakistan?+
Low risk. Tablets are not usually advised. Low risk below 2,000 metres: awareness and bite avoidance. Very low risk above 2,000 metres. Tablets may be considered for travellers at higher risk, including long-stay visitors to friends and relatives. Atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are suitable options.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Pakistan?+
Polio: travellers staying 4 weeks or more may be asked for proof of a polio vaccine given between 4 weeks and 12 months before they leave Pakistan, recorded on an international certificate. Without it, they may be given oral polio vaccine at the border. A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission. Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
How far in advance should I get vaccines for Pakistan?+
Ideally six to eight weeks before you fly, so any courses can be finished. If you leave sooner, still book: many vaccines help close to departure.
Summarised from NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, checked 10 November 2026. Advice can change, so we check it again at your appointment. Clinical content by Lyneham Pharmacy and Travel Clinic (GPhC registered pharmacy 9010716).
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