Hajj & Umrah Vaccination Package
Saudi Arabia is among the nations that require meningitis vaccination for visitors, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. The "Meningitis Belt" consisting of Saudi Arabia and 17 other Sub-Saharan African countries, has a high prevalence of meningitis cases.
Gatherings of many people from various nations, such as during the Hajj and Umrah, increase the risk of meningitis transmission.
Therefore, the Saudi government mandates Hajj and Umrah travelers to receive the ACYW-135 tetravalent meningitis vaccination at least 10 days before departure. Proof of vaccination will be recorded on the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV), which is required to get a Hajj and Umrah visa.
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain lining caused by the bacterium Neisseria Meningitidis. This disease can spread through splashes of saliva or mucus from an infected person's nose and throat, such as coughing or sneezing.
The symptoms of meningitis include:
- Severe and persistent dizziness
- High fever
- Stiff neck
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensitive to light
- Confusion
- Change of consciousness
- Seizures
The worsening of meningitis symptoms can occur very quickly and can even be fatal. Meningitis mortality rates from 5–10% in the first 24-48 hours after the onset of symptoms.
Vaccine schedule
To ensure the best protection, the meningitis vaccine should be administered 10–14 days before departure. This vaccine, which has an effectiveness of up to 90% and can be given to children as young as 9 months and the elderly.
According to the 2023 Umrah Vaccination Recommendations (1441H), you can select from the following vaccines:
- Polysaccharide Meningitis Vaccine and ICV
- Conjugate Meningitis Vaccine and ICV
Notes
- Repeat doses may be necessary if traveling to an outbreak location or for certain circumstances.
- The ICV or “Buku Kuning” lists the Conjugate Meningitis Vaccine as valid for five years.
- The ICV or “Buku Kuning” lists the Polysaccharide Meningitis Vaccine as being good for three years.
- Vaccination should be postponed for individuals who have a fever or acute infection.
- The meningitis vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women.
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