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Travel Vaccinations for Bangladesh

Vaccines To Consider When Visiting Bangladesh

A consultation will be completed with one of our specialist travel health nurses to assess your individual travel plans and health background before making recommendations, which can then be administered during the same appointment.

Hepatitis A - Adult
From £79
Japanese Encephalitis
From £126
Typhoid vaccine
From £49
Rabies IM
From £89
Cholera (oral)
From £44
Hepatitis B
From £59
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
From £49
There is a risk of Malaria in Bangladesh. London Travel Clinic offers a range of antimalarials to keep you protected

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Drawing on hand in Bangladesh

Destination Information for Bangladesh

Bangladesh is situated on the Bay of Bengal. Its many waterways, including the Padma, Meghna and Jamuna rivers, mean that a common mode of transport is by boat. Wildlife lovers head to the South coast of Bangladesh to see the royal Bengal tiger in the huge mangrove forest of the Sundarbans. Formerly known as East Pakistan, Bangladesh gained independence after a civil war in 1971.

The capital, Dhaka, is a cacophony of noise and activity, a thriving metropolis with a population that increases by the day. Other major cities include Chittagong, a commercial centre and seaport, and Sylhet, one of the holiest sites in the country and home to the shrine of Sufi saint Hazrat Shahjalal.

Whether you’re heading to the jungles and riverways, the cities or the beaches, Bangladesh holds a special attraction for travellers who like to go off the beaten path and stay away from the mass tourist spots. Here you can discover archaeological and historical sites, beaches, picnic spots and waterfalls.

Before visiting Bangladesh, it is important you receive the appropriate travel vaccinations to help you stay safe. Food and water borne illnesses are common and it is strongly advisable to have Hepatitis A and Typhoid injections and be up to date with your tetanus injections. We can supply you with travellers’ diarrhoea packs to help reduce the severity of illnesses too. Other important vaccines are rabies, Cholera, Japanese encephalitis and Hepatitis B.

Book a consultation with one of our specialist nurses and they will take you through the risks of visiting the country and how to minimise these. Part of Bangladesh also has malaria risks so equip yourself with antimalarials prior to departure.

Infections and Outbreaks frequently change from country to country and by attending our clinics you will be given the most up to date clinical and safety advice from our team of specialists. Our advice to you often includes aspects such as:

Malaria and regions within country:

There is a high risk of P.Falciparum malaria in Cox Bazaar district and Chittagong district. There is a low to no risk in the rest of the country and anti-malarials are not normally advised in these areas.

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Non Vaccinated Diseases

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is primarily spread to humans either by infected ticks or animal blood. Human-to-human transmission can also occur resulting from close contact with the blood, organs or other bodily fluids of an infected person.

Scrub typhus

Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a bacterial disease that is spread to people through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites). Common symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, and sometimes rash. It can usually be treated with antibiotics, however people with severe illness may develop organ failure and bleeding, which can be fatal if left untreated.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25
Natural Mosquito Repellent - 100ml
£7.75

Zika virus

Zika virus is usually transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially during mid-morning, then late afternoon and dusk through to evening. For most people it's a very mild infection with minor or no symptoms, but is more of a risk to pregnant woman as it could result in certain birth defects.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25
Natural Mosquito Repellent - 100ml
£7.75

Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes and it causes fever and severe joint pain. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. Joint pain is often debilitating and can vary in duration. The disease shares some clinical signs with Dengue, and can be misdiagnosed in areas where Dengue is common. There is no cure for the disease. Treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems Bed Bug Barrier Bedsheet
£12.99
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25

Leishmaniasis

A parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (the most common): Causes skin lesions, mainly ulcers on exposed parts of the body, causing scars and serious disability. 90% of cases are in the Americas, the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East and Asia. Visceral Leishmaniasis (the most dangerous): Causes enlarged spleen and liver, anaemia, weight loss and irregular bouts of fever. Highly endemic in the Indian Subcontinent and East Africa. Mucotaneous (the least common): Causes partial or total destruction of the mucous membranes in the nose, mouth and throat. Most cases are found in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25