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Bangladesh Travel Vaccines & Health

Key Highlights: Visiting friends & relatives (VFR), Dhaka culture, Sundarbans mangrove forests, Sylhet tea estates

Appointment Timing

Book clinic visits 6 to 8 weeks before departure to complete multi-dose courses (e.g. Rabies, Hep B).

Health Summary for UK Travellers

High risk of water- and food-borne infections (Hepatitis A, Typhoid) and mosquito-borne diseases. VFR travellers visiting friends and relatives are at elevated clinical risk.

Yellow Fever Certificate Requirement

Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year or older arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (or transiting >12 hours).

Malaria Risk Advisory

Mosquito Prevention Required

Affected Areas: High transmission in 13 border districts, particularly Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bandarban, Khagrachari, Rangamati) and Cox's Bazar. Low/no risk in urban Dhaka.

Antimalarials (Atovaquone/Proguanil, Doxycycline, or Lariam) are recommended for rural forested areas in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bite avoidance is essential everywhere.

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High-Risk / Extended Itineraries

Consider for Specific Activities or Extended Stays

Recommended if trekking, visiting rural farming areas, handling animals, or staying with friends/relatives for more than 2 weeks.

Guidance source

NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro

Country guidance can change. Check the source and speak with a qualified travel-health professional before booking.

View Official NaTHNaC Country Page

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