MenQuadfi▼ (Meningococcal Group A, C, W and Y Conjugate Vaccine) Support resources

MenQuadfi^TM▼ (meningococcal (group A,C,W,Y) conjugate vaccine) Prescribing Information UK 
All travellers aged over one year, arriving for Umrah, Hajj or for seasonal work in Hajj zones, are required to submit a valid vaccination certificate with a quadrivalent (ACWY) meningococcal vaccine received at least 10 days prior to the planned arrival to Hajj and Umrah areas.¹

Hajj and Umrah

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

• It is attended by approximately 3 million Muslims each year
• All adult, able-bodied Muslims are required to undertake Hajj at least once in their lifetime if they have the means to do so
• Umrah is a shorter, non-compulsory pilgrimage for Muslims, which is performed as part of the Hajj ritual, but can also be undertaken at any time.¹
• Hajj occurs between the 8^th and 12^th day of the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar.
• In 2025 it is estimated to be from Wednesday, 4th June 2025 - Monday, 9th June

Healthcare professional checklist for patients who will be attending Hajj or Umrah:

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• Ensure they are up to date on all routine immunisations¹
• Check on their fitness level and ask about any existing medical conditions. Hajj rituals can be taxing.¹
• Remind them to practise good hand hygiene and avoid sharing drinks and eating utensils¹
  • Required vaccinations:¹
  • COVID-19 – full course
  • MenACWY vaccine received at least 10 days prior to arrival to Umrah areas
  • Polio
  • Yellow Fever

See the NaTHNaC Travel Health Pro page for further recommended vaccines and other health risks.