Vaccinations to be taken
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:
- seasonal influenza vaccine - to reduce the risk of flu and
- pneumococcal vaccine - to those who are 65 years or more and to those who have chronic diseases.
Refer to Hajj vaccinations for 1446 Hijri (corresponding to the Gregorian year 2024–2025) from Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Related links:
- Health Awareness Guide for Pilgrims - EHS
- Health Guidelines during Hajj - MoHaP
- Health during the Holy Hajj - the official portal of Abu Dhabi Government.
Updated On :
23 Oct 2025
