Health for Hajj

All those desirous of taking a Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage, are required to take the meningococcal vaccine (quadruple) and recommended to take the seasonal influenza vaccine. If you are 65 years or more, or have a chronic disease, you are advised to take the pneumococcal vaccine too.

Vaccinations to be taken

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.

Related links:

Health Awareness Guide for Pilgrims - EHS
Hajj vaccination programme - Department of Health - Abu Dhabi
Health during the Holy Hajj - the official portal of Abu Dhabi Government

Updated on 15 Aug 2023

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