The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has unveiled the stipulations and proposals for this yr’s Hajj season. These pointers embrace vaccination necessities and well being suggestions for pilgrims coming to the Kingdom.
Vaccination Necessities for Home Pilgrims
For these aspiring to carry out Hajj throughout the Kingdom, the mandatory vaccinations this yr, which have to be documented within the “Sehhaty” app, are as follows:
COVID-19 Vaccine: A single dose of the developed COVID-19 vaccine.
Influenza Vaccine: One dose of the influenza vaccine administered in the course of the yr 2024.
Meningitis Vaccine: A single dose of the meningitis vaccine obtained throughout the previous 5 years.
Vaccination Necessities for Worldwide Pilgrims
Pilgrims coming from outdoors the Kingdom should adhere to the next necessities:
Meningitis Vaccine: The pilgrim ought to have obtained the Neisseria meningitidis meningitis vaccine. The interval since receiving this vaccine shouldn’t be lower than 10 days and never exceed 5 years. Well being authorities within the pilgrim’s residence nation should confirm the well timed administration of the vaccine and report its title and date within the vaccination certificates.
Extra Necessary Vaccinations
Along with the above, pilgrims should additionally obtain not less than one dose of the oral polio vaccine (bivalent or inactivated) and the oral polio vaccine (inactivated) for kids.
Well being Issues for Pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Well being advises nations from which pilgrims arrive to think about the next health-related elements:
Bodily Health: Pilgrims ought to be free from illnesses that contradict the minimal bodily capability required for performing the rituals. Situations comparable to superior kidney failure necessitating dialysis or peritoneal dialysis, superior coronary heart failure with signs at relaxation or with minimal bodily exertion, and power lung illnesses requiring intermittent or steady oxygen use ought to be taken into consideration.
Liver Cirrhosis: Pilgrims with superior liver cirrhosis accompanied by indicators of liver failure, comparable to ascites and variceal bleeding, ought to be thought of.
Neurological Issues: Extreme neurological problems affecting cognition or accompanied by extreme motor disabilities must also be thought of.
Aged Pilgrims: Aged pilgrims with dementia ought to be evaluated for his or her means to carry out the rituals.
Remedy and Unique Packaging
Pilgrims with power diseases are suggested to hold ample portions of their required drugs. It’s important that these drugs stay of their unique packaging. Moreover, all pilgrims ought to be vaccinated towards frequent illnesses.
Supply: Al-Bayan newspaper
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