Immunization in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has made significant progress in elimination and control of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs). Last case of wild poliovirus was detected in 2006 and maintains polio free since then. Maternal and neonatal tetanus was eliminated in 2008. Bangladesh also achieved rubella control goal in 2018. Surveillance for AFP and measles is maintained at standard level.
Bangladesh has achieved and maintained high routine immunization coverage for last several years but there are high risk and hard to reach areas where significant number of children are still missed. Bangladesh has also introduced several new vaccines since last decades. HepB vaccine was introduced in 2003, Hib in 2009, rubella in 2012, PCV and IPV in 2015, MR second dose in 2015 and fIPV in 2017. The EPI program prioritized and has developed strategies to improve coverage in urban areas, hard to reach and high-risk areas. The govern has plan to introduce rota and HPV vaccine in near future. Surveillance for JE and other VPDs is ongoing.
The government has set target of elimination measles and rubella by 2020 maintain polio free status and control other VPDs (diphtheria, typhoid, cholera and others) as required.
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