Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Must Be Vaccinated Against Meningitis
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The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that from 2025, vaccination against meningitis will be mandatory for all visitors to the country, including Umrah pilgrims. This was reported by the press service of the Religious Affairs Committee.
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According to the World Health Organization, there has been an increase in cases of meningococcal infections worldwide. Health experts state that this infection is airborne, and when an infected person coughs or sneezes, the infection spreads to the surrounding area. Meningitis can occur at any age.
Therefore, pilgrims are advised to use protective masks in crowded places, adhere to personal hygiene, and take precautionary measures to avoid infection.
According to the new regulations introduced by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia, the vaccination should be done at least 10 days before entering the kingdom. The vaccination certificate is valid for 3 years.
Citizens of Uzbekistan who wish to perform Hajj or Umrah can receive the meningitis vaccination at any central clinic or vaccination center across the country.
Therefore, pilgrims are advised to use protective masks in crowded places, adhere to personal hygiene, and take precautionary measures to avoid infection.
According to the new regulations introduced by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia, the vaccination should be done at least 10 days before entering the kingdom. The vaccination certificate is valid for 3 years.
Citizens of Uzbekistan who wish to perform Hajj or Umrah can receive the meningitis vaccination at any central clinic or vaccination center across the country.
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