Friday, October 01, 2010
Saudi Arabia steps up Hajj polio vaccination requirements
Travellers from endemic and re-infected countries to show proof of immunization
As in past years, to minimize the risk of international spread of polio during the expected large-scale population movements for the upcoming Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has published more stringent polio immunization requirements. All travellers from the four remaining endemic countries Nigeria, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan - regardless of age - must be immunized prior to departure for Saudi Arabia, and will receive an additional dose of oral polio vaccine (OPV) upon arrival. Travellers under the age of 15 years from re-infected countries will be subject to the same requirements.
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