Any health risk of travel to Pakistan may be reduced by the following precautionary health measures when visiting Pakistan:
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Take your malaria prevention medication before, during, and after travel, as directed
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High rate of motor vehicle trauma - avoid night driving and wear seatbelts
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Mosquito bite prevention
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Insect bite protection
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Snake bite protection
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Avoid drinking non-treated water - only drink bottled or canned water
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Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself
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To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot
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Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
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Don’t eat food purchased from street vendors
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Don’t drink beverages with ice
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Don’t share needles with anyone
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Don’t handle animals (especially monkeys, dogs, and cats), to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague - risk for travelers is small)
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Don’t swim in fresh water. Salt water is usually safer
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Use sun block and take sunglasses and a hat
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Avoid crowded public places and public transportation whenever possible
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Earthquakes may occur - take care and heed local precautions
