Well Pharmacy, has issued a reminder to those undertaking the Umrah and Hajj pilgrimages to the Holy City of Mecca, in the Hejazi region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to ensure they receive the vital meningitis ACWY vaccine at least 10 clear days before entry into the country.
Hajj 2022 begins on Thursday, July 7, which leaves a small window to get the vital vaccination. Attended by up to three million people, it is vital that vaccination status is up to date before being granted permission to enter the country.
The meningitis ACWY vaccine is essential for entry into Saudi Arabia, and protects against the meningococcal groups A, C, W and Y. Meningococcal disease can result in meningitis, an infection of the membranes that can cause an inflammation of the tissue around the spinal cord (meninges) and brain.
