Every year, an event occurs in the Middle East that affects millions of people of faith throughout the world. The Hajj, the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, draws Muslims to Mecca, Saudi Arabia from the four corners of the globe This ritual is one of Islam’s holiest acts and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam that every Muslim is obligated to perform, if physically able.
There is no firm date for the Hajj, as there are for American holidays, as Islamic holidays are determined by the lunar calendar. This year the Hajj is expected to occur between November 4-9, 2011.
Muslims traveling to Mecca to express their faith need protection against many diseases and health threats. Contagious diseases can spread rapidly through the enormous crowds that will be present during the Hajj week. Common sense and travel vaccinations can reduce your risk of becoming ill.
Every Muslim bound for Mecca this year should consult with a travel doctor before departure. Here are some of the critical health issues that you will discuss together.
Meningitis Vaccine: Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that requires international travelers to receive the bacterial meningitis vaccine against life threatening meningococcal meningitis infection. Even though the vaccine will protect you, the traveler, the requirement is to protect the Saudi public. Documentation of vaccination is required.
Yellow Fever: If you will be arriving in Saudi Arabia from a country at risk for yellow fever, then you must present an up-to-date yellow fever vaccination certificate. Make sure that your travel doctor is certified to administer this vaccine.
Polio: If you are traveling from an area where poliomyelitis is a risk, you should receive a dose of polio vaccine before arrival.
Seasonal influenza: Travelers should receive influenza vaccine, commonly referred to as a ‘flu shot’ before departure.
In addition to these important travel vaccinations, your travel doctor will advise you on how to make safe food and beverage choices, which medications to take with you and a host of special travel safety tips to stay safe and healthy.
The Hajj draws the faithful from all over the world. At Travel Clinics of America, we want your spiritual journey to be a safe one.
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