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🇧🇩 Vaccines for Bangladesh

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Bangladesh

Hepatitis A and Typhoid are essential. Malaria risk exists in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in the southeast — Dhaka and most tourist areas are lower risk. Rabies is a real concern given dog and bat populations. Japanese Encephalitis worth discussing for rural travel. Cholera outbreaks occur.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination — very common risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Highly endemic — contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 26 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available — ask your clinic.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
Japanese Encephalitis
Risk in rural areas.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 7 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 2nd dose (28 days after the 1st).
🛡 Protects for: Booster after 1 year if ongoing exposure.
Recommended
Rabies
High rabies burden.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 5 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
🛡 Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (Chittagong Hill Tracts — not in Dhaka)
  • ⚠Dengue (major urban outbreaks)
  • ⚠Japanese Encephalitis (rural areas)
  • ⚠Cholera (endemic)
Notes: Yellow Fever required from endemic countries. Hepatitis A and Typhoid strongly recommended. Malaria prophylaxis for Chittagong Hill Tracts only.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€975
(~$1063)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
Japanese Encephalitis (2 doses)€264 ($288)
Rabies (3 doses)€273 ($297)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

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When to book

Book 6–8 weeks before travel. Rabies requires 3 doses over 5 weeks. Hepatitis A and Typhoid can be done closer to departure. Japanese Encephalitis if relevant for rural travel.

Common questions
What vaccines do I need for Bangladesh?
No vaccines are required for entry. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Rabies are strongly recommended. Japan Encephalitis worth discussing for rural travel. Cholera has occurred — check current outbreak status.
Is Rabies a risk in Bangladesh?
Yes, significantly. Bangladesh has a high rabies burden. Stray dogs are common throughout the country including Dhaka. Pre-exposure vaccination is strongly recommended.
Is there malaria in Bangladesh?
Malaria risk in Bangladesh exists in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in the southeast. Dhaka and Cox's Bazar are lower risk. If your itinerary includes the CHT, antimalarials are recommended.
Is tap water safe in Bangladesh?
No. Do not drink tap water in Bangladesh. Use bottled water throughout. Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination is essential.

Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: April 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.