Saudi Arabia To Require Pilgrims To Get Infection Shots Before Visit
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Executive Summary
Saudi Arabia health authorities are urging muslim pilgrims planning to participate in the annual Haj and Umrah to get inoculated if their home nation is infected with yellow fever, meningitis, polio or the seasonal influenza
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Saudi Arabia health authorities are urging muslim pilgrims planning to participate in the annual Haj and Umrah to get inoculated if their home nation is infected with yellow fever, meningitis, polio or the seasonal influenza. The government ordered its missions abroad to consider local health conditions in approving visas for the two religious events. Health authorities cited pilgrims from 29 African nations and 13 Western Hemisphere countries with yellow fever cases as among those who should be vaccinated at least 10 days before arriving in Saudi Arabia. (Click here for more) "Steps Taken To Ensure A Disease-Free Pilgrimage" - Arab News (Saudi Arabia) (5/16/11) |