Stay Protected: Essential Vaccines for Hajj & Umrah Travellers

Are you planning your journey for Hajj or Umrah? Alongside your preparations, ensuring you’re vaccinated is a crucial step for a safe and healthy pilgrimage. At Smarta Healthcare, we offer all essential vaccinations as well as expert travel health advice to keep you protected.
Why Are Vaccinations Important for Hajj & Umrah?
With millions of pilgrims gathering from around the world, the risk of infections increases. Vaccinations help prevent serious illnesses, ensuring your pilgrimage is smooth and worry-free.
Key Vaccines for Hajj & Umrah
Mandatory
Meningitis (ACWY) Vaccine – Mandatory at least 10 days before travel for all pilgrims and protects against meningococcal disease. Proof of vaccination is required for visa approval.
Strongly Recommended
Flu Vaccine – flu spreads easily in crowded areas.
Recommended
Hepatitis A & B Vaccines – Protects against infections from contaminated food, water, or close contact.
Typhoid Vaccine – Recommended to prevent food and waterborne illness.
Additional Travel Health Advice
- Stay hydrated and avoid heat exhaustion in the Saudi climate.
- Wash your hands regularly and wear a mask in crowded places.
- Carry a small medical kit with essentials like pain relief, rehydration salts, and plasters.
Our pharmacy and health clinic in Bedford offers quick and easy vaccination appointments, expert travel health advice, friendly team of healthcare professionals, convenient out-of-town location with free parking. Book now and travel with confidence!
Discounts are available for families/groups and students.