All those desirous of taking a Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage, are required to take the meningococcal vaccine (quadruple) and recommended to take the seasonal influenza vaccine. If you are 65 years or more, or have a chronic disease, you are advised to take the pneumococcal vaccine too.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) mandates desirous Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to take the meningococcal vaccine (quadruple) to protect against meningitis. Pilgrims are required to submit a certificate of this vaccine issued no more than 3 years ago and no less than 10 days before arrival in the KSA.
The KSA recommends:
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