Meningitis ACWY Certificate - The Symptoms Of Meningitis

Islamic building has five pillars in which Hajj is one of these, such Hajj is important and mandatory worship. This worship is not compulsory for those people who are not able to do as physically and financially. Muslims from all over the world gather in the city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia.

 This is a big ceremony in this world. Where a large number of people from different nations and races is gathered and do the same action at one place. Therefore, this is a great challenge for the Government of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Government to face these challenges every year.

There are many issues during the Hajj like security, transport, Health and maintained a large crowd of pilgrims. But we only discuss here Meningitis.

 People from whole the world bring different kinds of infections. There are Meningococcal meningitis and septicemia almost occurs in all countries. Therefore, the vaccine is very compulsory to get a Hajj and Umrah Visa for all pilgrims who want to perform Hajj and Umrah.

Normally, when you go to any travel agency for Hajj then travel agency offers Cheap Hajj Packages in which it arranges the visas, flights, hotels and transports but it will not provide meningitis certificate.

What is Meningococcal meningitis?

Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis and it is a serious infection of the meninges that affects the brain membrane. It can cause severe brain damage.

The most common symptoms are high fever, confusion, stiff neck, vomiting and headaches. A more severe form of meningococcal disease is meningococcal septicemia.

There are very strict rules about the health issue.

Meningitis ACWY is a combined vaccine which provides the protection against four strains, A, C, W, and Y.

It is spread by sneezing, kissing, coughing and sharing utensils and cutlery.

There are 2 types of vaccines whose names are conjugated and polysaccharide. Conjugated vaccines have a better resistant response and are main vaccines used for the stop of Meningitis ACWY. This vaccine can be given from one year of age or two years of age. A single dose of the vaccine provides protection for at least five years in clinical studies.

Meningitis ACWY certificate requirements apply to children over two years of age and Adult travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah.

For the validity of the certificate of Meningitis ACWY vaccination.

Conjugated vaccine single dose given within the last five years and not less than ten days former to arrival.

Polysaccharide vaccine single dose to given with the last three years and not less than ten days former to arrival.

Visa will be issued if there is a valid certificate of vaccination at least ten days former to entry into Saudi Arabia.

Note: Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health is advising that the following groups should defer pilgrims due to potential safety concerns.

Pregnant women.

Children (under twelve years).

The elderly (above 65 years of age).

Those with malignant disease.

Those who are terminally ill.

Those with chronic diseases (e.g. kidney disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, heart diseases).

Immune deficiency (acquired and congenital).