Typhoid Vaccinations Begin for 50 Million in Bangladesh

UNICEF, the WHO, and Gavi warned in April 2025 that vaccination disparities persist in Bangladesh, raising serious concerns about the long-term health of most children.

Despite the remarkable progress of the country's Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), children remain under-immunized, and about 1.5% have received no vaccines at all. 

According to Reuters reporting, Bangladesh launched a nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign on October 12, 2025, to immunize approximately 50 million children. 

The month-long campaign, conducted free of charge under the government's EPI, targets children between nine months and 15 years old. 

The U.S. CDC recommends typhoid vaccination for most travelers visiting Bangladesh, particularly those staying with friends or relatives or exploring smaller cities or rural areas.

Additionally, the CDC has highlighted health risks related to Chikungunya, Dengue, and Measles when visiting this Southeast Asia country in 2025.