Travelling for Hajj or Umrah?

Introducing The Muslim Council of Britain meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination package for pilgrims travelling for Hajj and Umrah.

A meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination and certificate is a mandatory visa requirement for those travelling for Hajj and Umrah1. To find out where you can get vaccinated, simply enter your postcode opposite.

The Muslim Council of Britain providing vaccination for the Muslim community in association with:

COOP Superdrug All About Health Masta Novartis

Further Information

 

Why have the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) created this package?

  1. To guide the Muslim community travelling for Hajj and Umrah to Muslim Council of Britain partner meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination clinics convenient to pilgrims
  2. To reduce the overall cost of this vaccination for pilgrims travelling for Hajj and Umrah

Supported by:      MINA       MDDA       COEJ       MCS

 

MCB has successfully partnered with a large number of vaccination providers across the UK.

 

Where can I receive my vaccination locally?

  • Community vaccination clinics (mosques and community centres)
  • In more than 800 participating independent pharmacies, Superdrug pharmacies and Co-operative Pharmacy branches across the UK
  • Participating GP practices
  • Participating MASTA travel clinics

 

What do I need to do now?

Book an appointment now for your meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination at your nearest vaccination clinic.

You will have a choice of venues but please ensure you book your appointment as soon as possible in order to secure your venue of choice.

 

What other vaccinations are recommended when travelling for Hajj and Umrah?

An influenza vaccination is highly recommended for travelling pilgrims2. For more information about flu and to find a pharmacy offering flu vaccinations near you, please visit:

www.dontforgetaboutflu.co.uk

 

1. Borrow R. Meningococcal disease and prevention at the Hajj. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2009;7(4):219-225.
2. Memish, ZA, Venkatesh S, Ahmed QA. Travel epidemiology: the Saudi perspective. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2003;21:96-101.