The Dubai Health Authority has confirmed the importance of taking Hajj vaccinations at least 14 days before the date of travel, so that the body can obtain the necessary immunity against the targeted diseases, with the need to obtain certificates of vaccination sealed from a health center of the Health Authority in Dubai.
The agency explained that Hajj vaccines are available in their health centers distributed throughout the Emirate of Dubai.
Dr. Badria Al-Harami, Director of Public Health Protection at the Authority, said that the Authority launched a wide campaign in its various primary health care centers and will be launched within the next few days at Dubai International Airport under the slogan: Hajj and Health. And to provide the necessary advice to Haj before and after and during the Hajj, which is related to the need to follow healthy patterns, through healthy food, exercise, and drinking more fluids before performing Hajj, and wearing masks in crowded areas during the performance of Hajj, Be careful not to use sun umbrellas, drink enough water to avoid sunburn, and avoid storing cooked food for more than two hours at room temperature or in buses to prevent food poisoning, keep your hands clean after sneezing, coughing and before eating or during preparation and after use of toilets , And non-participation of others in personal tools.
Patients with chronic diseases should consult their doctor before traveling, especially diabetics, allergies, asthma, heart disease and others, with the importance of taking enough medicines during travel, first aid kit and some essential health supplies such as sunscreen, reduced pain relievers, Ointments against burns and wound sterilizers.
The pilgrims also advised pilgrims to visit the nearest health center to assess their condition, especially if the pilgrim is suffering from a chronic illness, or has a satisfactory condition, and a healthy diet.
Hajj vaccines
- Compulsory Fever vaccine.
- Optional seasonal influenza vaccine (recommended by WHO).
- vaccination of pneumococcal, in addition to any other vaccinations determined by the doctor according to the health status of the pilgrim.