Travel vaccinations for Pakistan
A common destination for visiting family in communities across Kent, with health preparation that depends on the region, season and length of stay.
Many of our patients travel to Pakistan to visit family, often for extended periods, which changes the health risks compared with a typical two-week holiday.
Standards of food and water hygiene, and access to healthcare, can vary widely between major cities and rural areas.
Assessed individually
Vaccines commonly discussed for Pakistan
- TyphoidMost travellers. Widely recommendedFull course £50
- Hepatitis A and B combinedMost travellers. Commonly advisedFull course £195
- Diphtheria, tetanus and polioEveryone - check you are up to date. Polio booster often considered given ongoing local transmissionFull course £50
- RabiesSome travellers. Considered for rural travel or longer staysFull course £240
No vaccine for this
Malaria in Pakistan
Low risk below 2,000m and very low risk above it. Antimalarial tablets are not normally recommended for Pakistan; bite avoidance is advised, with tablets only considered for travellers at particularly high risk.
Antimalarial tablets and pricesOnly if arriving via a risk country
Yellow fever
No yellow fever vaccination is needed for travel from the UK. A certificate is only required from travellers arriving from a yellow fever risk country.
Yellow fever certificates and exemptionsBeyond the jabs
Before you go
- Food and water hygiene, especially outside main hotels
- Extreme summer heat in many regions
- Air quality in major cities
- Access to healthcare can be limited in rural areas
- Entry requirements
- A visa is generally required for UK travellers; check current polio vaccination certificate requirements if staying long-term, as these can apply to some travellers leaving the country.
- When to go
- October to April avoids the most extreme summer heat in much of the country.
Common questions
Travelling to Pakistan
Do I need a polio booster to travel to Pakistan?
Pakistan is one of the few countries with ongoing wild poliovirus transmission, so a booster is often recommended, and in some cases a vaccination certificate is required when leaving the country after a long stay. Ask your pharmacist to check current requirements for your trip.
I'm travelling to Pakistan for a wedding for several weeks - what should I plan for?
Longer stays with more varied food, water and social exposure generally carry a higher risk profile, so it's worth a full consultation rather than assuming you need less protection than a shorter holiday.
