{"id":33699,"date":"2026-01-12T13:20:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaccinatiepunt.nl\/?p=33699"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:20:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:20:35","slug":"umrah-reis-tijdens-de-ramadan-dit-is-wat-je-moet-weten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaccinatiepunt.nl\/en\/umrah-reis-tijdens-de-ramadan-dit-is-wat-je-moet-weten\/","title":{"rendered":"Umrah trip during Ramadan? Here's what you need to know!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Umrah trip during Ramadan? Here's what you need to know!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ramadan begins on 18 February. For Muslims worldwide, this is a special month of fasting, reflection and togetherness. For many people, Ramadan is also a favourite time to perform the (small) pilgrimage, the Umrah, to Mecca. Are you going on a pilgrimage soon? If so, proper medical preparation is essential. Indeed, Saudi authorities impose mandatory vaccinations to protect the health of pilgrims.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandatory meningococcal vaccination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Saudi Health Ministry requires all pilgrims to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease (meningitis). This measure applies because of the huge crowds and massive gathering of people from all over the world, significantly increasing the risk of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The requirements for the meningococcal vaccination are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The vaccination is mandatory for\u00a0everyone from 1 year<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The vaccine should\u00a0at least 10 days before arrival<\/strong>\u00a0have been administered in Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The vaccination may\u00a0not older than 5 years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Without a valid vaccination, you may be denied entry to the country or pilgrimage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why is this vaccination so important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Meningococcal disease can cause serious illnesses such as meningitis and blood poisoning. In crowded areas like Mecca, bacteria and viruses spread faster. Vaccination not only protects your own health, but also that of other pilgrims. The meningococcal vaccine consists of a single dose and guarantees protection for 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additional vaccinations and personal advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to the mandatory meningococcal vaccination, additional vaccinations may be recommended depending on your health, age and duration of travel. For example, protection against influenza or other infectious diseases. For personal travel advice and to arrange your vaccinations on time, you can visit a Vaccination Point location quickly and easily. Our healthcare professionals will be happy to help you with appropriate vaccination advice. Good preparation contributes to a safe, healthy and carefree pilgrimage. So arrange your vaccinations well in advance so that you can travel with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Op\u00a018 februari\u00a0begint de Ramadan. Voor moslims wereldwijd is dit een bijzondere maand waarin vasten, bezinning en saamhorigheid centraal staan. Voor veel mensen is de Ramadan ook een geliefd moment om de\u00a0(kleine) bedevaart, de Umrah, naar Mekka te verrichten. Ga je binnenkort op bedevaart? Dan is een goede medische voorbereiding essentieel. 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