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Vaccination and Immunization - Your Shield Against Diseases

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Your shield against diseases

A serious disease can hit you or your loved ones anytime, anywhere, at any age. So, making vaccination important for everyone should be an ultimate goal - because prevention is better than the cure. Don’t delay, as today’s vaccine will serve as tomorrow’s protection for you and your family.

Different age groups, health risk factors, and even travel plans call for precautions, that's why everyone needs to get their vaccination done. Additionally, staying updated about the vaccine schedule is one of the most efficient ways at every stage in life. Here are the vaccine guidelines to assist you in this regard.

Essential Childhood Vaccines in Pakistan

Childhood vaccinations are available at numerous public and private health facilities across the country. These vaccines are significant for developing immunity in children against various life-threatening diseases. Below is the standard schedule for routine vaccinations followed by both public and private healthcare sectors in Pakistan.

Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Schedule

  • BCG (Tuberculosis)
  • OPV/IPV (Polio Vaccine)
  • Pentavalent (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease)
  • PCV (Pneumococcal)
  • Rota virus
  • Measles/MR
  • Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV)

Essential Vaccines for Adults in Pakistan

Immunity can wane over time, and adults are at risk for various infections. Especially those with chronic conditions, the elderly, and pregnant women should get their vaccination as per the advice of the doctor.

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td): Adults, Pregnant Women
  • Influenza: Annually for the elderly, healthcare workers and people with chronic illness, Pregnant Women
  • Hepatitis B: for healthcare workers and high-risk groups
  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR): if not previously vaccinated
  • Pneumococcal Vaccine: for the elderly and people with diabetes, asthma, heart or kidney diseases.
  • Travel Vaccines: Yellow fever, typhoid, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Details

Walk-in Clinics for Adults: Family Medicine OPD
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Walk-in vaccination services for Children: Paediatric Medicine OPD
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

For appointments and further details, contact us at 021-34413010, 021-34413011, 021-34413012, 021-34413036 or 021-34412576 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.

WhatsApp Chatbot: 021-111-456-456 or download our mobile app LNH Care.