Hajj and Umrah Vaccine in East Sussex
We provide the meningitis ACWY vaccine for Hajj and Umrah at Traherne Pharmacy in East Sussex. The meningitis ACWY vaccine is required to be administered at least 10 days before you arrive in Saudi, according to the Saudi rules for hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
- Get your meningitis ACWY vaccine and certificate for Hajj or Umrah
Which vaccinations are required for Hajj & Umrah?
All those visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj & Umrah or seasonal work are required to submit a certificate of vaccination with the Meningococcal quadrivalent ACWY vaccine. The certificate of vaccination must be issued no more than 3 years and no less than 10 days before arrival in Saudi Arabia.
Check on the Saudi embassy website or your airline or hajj organisers for the latest hajj rules and requirements.
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is a serious infection that affects the meninges, the protective barrier of the brain. If not treated promptly, it can cause serious damage to the brain nerves and cause fatal blood poisoning (sepsis).
Millions of pilgrims travel to Saudi for hajj each year from all parts of the world. During the 2000/01 Hajj season, there was a major outbreak of meningitis, therefore since 2002, the meningitis ACWY vaccination has been mandatory for all pilgrims.
Meningitis ACWY Vaccine Certificate
When you get your meningitis ACWY vaccine at Traherne Pharmacy, we will provide you with a certificate of vaccine administration. This is required upon entry into Saudi Arabia from Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims or seasonal workers.
It is important that the details you provide match those on your passport.
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