Bangladesh vaccinations at a glance
Your recommendations depend on your route, duration, accommodation, activities, vaccination history and health. A travel-health assessment turns the country guidance into advice for your individual trip.
Recommended for most travellers
- Hepatitis A
- Tetanus-containing protection
- Typhoid
May be advised for some travellers
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Japanese encephalitis
- Cholera for selected travellers
- BCG for specific eligible groups
Routine vaccines
- MMR or MMRV
- Diphtheria, tetanus and polio course
- Age and health-specific vaccines
Certificates
Yellow fever certificate may be required from age one after travel from, or transit through, a yellow-fever-risk country. Proof of polio vaccination may also be necessary for some travellers; check current rules.
Vaccines commonly discussed for Bangladesh
Hepatitis A
Recommended for previously unvaccinated travellers because infection can spread through contaminated food and water.
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Recommended for most travellers, especially people visiting friends and relatives, children, frequent travellers and longer stays.
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Routine UK protection should be complete; a booster may be advised if medical facilities could be limited.
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May be considered for all travellers and is especially relevant for longer stays, medical treatment or possible blood and body-fluid exposure.
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Occurs countrywide, with highest risk in the northwest and seasonal peaks from June to November. Longer rural stays may increase risk.
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A risk in Bangladesh. Vaccination may be advised for animal exposure, longer or remote stays, and limited access to urgent treatment.
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Vaccination certificate requirements
Yellow fever certificate may be required from age one after travel from, or transit through, a yellow-fever-risk country. Proof of polio vaccination may also be necessary for some travellers; check current rules.
Rules can change, so check the full route and current official guidance shortly before departure.
Do I need malaria tablets for Bangladesh?
There is a high risk of malaria in the Chittagong Hill Tract districts, where suitable antimalarial tablets are recommended. Risk is very low in the rest of Bangladesh, including Chittagong city, where awareness and bite avoidance are advised.
Mosquito-bite prevention and prompt medical assessment for fever remain important.
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Bangladesh travel vaccination FAQs
What vaccinations do I need for Bangladesh from the UK?
Most travellers should review routine vaccines and discuss Hepatitis A, Tetanus-containing protection, Typhoid. Other vaccines depend on the exact itinerary, activities and traveller.
Do I need malaria tablets for Bangladesh?
There is a high risk of malaria in the Chittagong Hill Tract districts, where suitable antimalarial tablets are recommended. Risk is very low in the rest of Bangladesh, including Chittagong city, where awareness and bite avoidance are advised.
Are vaccine certificates required for Bangladesh?
Yellow fever certificate may be required from age one after travel from, or transit through, a yellow-fever-risk country. Proof of polio vaccination may also be necessary for some travellers; check current rules.
When should I arrange Bangladesh travel vaccinations?
Ideally seek advice four to six weeks before travel. Earlier planning helps with multi-dose courses and certificates, but last-minute advice is still worthwhile.
Written by the TravelJabs4U Editorial Team. Medically reviewed by Mohammed Shajan Ali, MPharm, GPhC-registered pharmacist (GPhC No. 2067785). Add the final review date before publication.
General information only. Check current TravelHealthPro guidance and FCDO health advice, then follow the clinician who assesses you.