Are you leaving for Bangladesh soon? After reading our travel advice about this country, you will know better how to prepare yourself for your trip. Which specific precautions and vaccinations Bangladesh requires will, amongst other things, depend on your trip and the length of your stay in this country.
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is located in Southeast Asia. Three sides of the country border India; the southeast borders Myanmar. The country has a tropical monsoon climate with mild, dry winters and hot, wet summers. From May to October the climate is dominated by heat and rain. This period is often followed by a season of cyclones, tidal waves and flooding. Therefore, the best time to travel to Bangladesh would be December to April. Regardless of your holiday itinerary for Bangladesh, you should always be aware of (tropical) diseases and mosquitoes. Malaria is prevalent is Bangladesh. We’ll gladly tell you which vaccinations you require for Bangladesh and what else you can do to minimize health risks during your stay in this Asian country. Click here to make an appointment with one of our nurses.
Bangladesh vaccinations: the most common risks
You may encounter diseases in Bangladesh against which you are normally not immune. The right vaccinations can protect you against these diseases. Check out the main health risks in this country below, so you know immediately which specific vaccinations Bangladesh requires. Also read our tips for travelling. This way you can best protect yourself against health risks from water, food, sun and insects.
Mandatory vaccinations
In this country Yellow Fever is not prevalent. However, when you’re traveling FROM a Yellow fever area vaccination can be COMPULSORY. Please contact KLM Health Services to discuss or vaccination applies to you.
Recommended vaccinations and risks
In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.
Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
In this country Japanese encephalitis is (possibly) prevalent. Vaccination depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
In this country there is a risk of getting malaria. Protection against mosquito bites is necessary during day- and nighttime. Sometimes malaria tablets are recommended, please contact KLM Health Services.
There is an increased risk of measles in this country. A MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccination is recommended for anyone who has not been vaccinated against measles or has experienced the disease.
In the Netherlands, most children now receive a vaccination against BMR. We therefore recommend a vaccination for some travellers. This advice depends on age, past vaccinations and diseases experienced.
Vaccination depends on your personal situation. In this country mammals could be infected with Rabies. Avoid contact with mammals. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.
Vaccination against tuberculosis depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for personal advice.
Typhoid vaccination is recommended for a duration of 2 weeks or longer for all travelers to this country.
In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.