Local Hajis told to take flu shots, tetra vaccine

Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Haj and Umrah urged all local Haj pilgrims to get vaccinated 10 days before beginning their pilgrimage, Makkah newspaper reported. A source said the ministry of Haj and Umrah demanded all pilgrim service companies and Tawafa establishments to ensure that all of their pilgrims have taken the tetra vaccine and flu shots. “The Ministry of Health pointed out that meningitis is spreading in African countries. The influenza virus is also active this time of year locally and internationally. Pilgrims must now submit a vaccination certificate that shows that they were vaccinated 10 days before entering the holy places,” said the source.