Contents:
- Medical Video: SAUDI ARABIA: HAJJ PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA
- Why do you need a vaccine before going on the pilgrimage?
- A list of hajj vaccines is mandatory for pilgrims
- 1. Yellow fever
- 2. Polio
- 3. Influenza or seasonal flu
- 4. Meningitis
- Where can I list the Hajj vaccine?
Medical Video: SAUDI ARABIA: HAJJ PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA
Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No. 15 of 2016 concerning the Health of the Hajj Pilgrimage, pilgrims can be declared invalid to be sent to the Holy Land if they do not receive the vaccine and receive international vaccination certification (ICV). In other words, getting immunization is one of the mandatory requirements for you to perform the Hajj. Why do you need to complete the Hajj vaccine, and what do you need to get?
Why do you need a vaccine before going on the pilgrimage?
Saudi Arabia is a gathering place for Muslims from all over the world to perform the Hajj.
Completing vaccinations before the pilgrimage is important to prevent the risk of transmission of the disease and bring it back to Indonesia. Diseases that were previously only in certain countries can spread to other countries. In fact, tnot a few of them come from certain disease endemic areas.
Therefore, the Government of Saudi Arabia requires all people who will enter the country to get a vaccine first. The Government of Saudi Arabia is working with countries in the world to ensure that its citizens have received vaccines before entering the holy land.
A list of hajj vaccines is mandatory for pilgrims
The following is a list of hajj vaccines that you need to complete before leaving for worship.
1. Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a virus that spreads through the bite of a mosquito. The case is found in many tropical and subtropical regions in southern America and Africa. Therefore, the pilgrims who are required to get the yellow fever vaccine are those who come fromSouth American and African countries.
According to the International Health Regulations in 2005, all Hajj participants from countries with a high risk of yellow fever should be able to show a valid vaccination certificate for at least 10 days to 10 years before arriving in the destination country.
Indonesia itself is not one of them. But you can check the countries that are required to get the Hajj vaccine on the website of the Saudi Arabian Embassy.
2. Polio
Polio is a contagious disease because of the polio virus that attacks the central nerve and causes damage to the motor nerves so that it can cause paralysis. Usually this disease attacks the motor nerves of the foot, but can also affect the ability to breathe and swallow.
All people from polio endemic countries must vaccinate against polio before setting foot in Saudi Arabia at least 6 weeks before departure and be able to show their vaccination certificate. These countries are Afghanistan, Chad, Nigeria and Pakistan. Once again, Indonesia did not enter among them.
3. Influenza or seasonal flu
Influenza pedestal flu is a common disease that can be easily treated. But there are several types of influenza that are severe and can even cause death, such as bird flu and swine flu. Therefore, you can vaccinate influenza to prevent the disease.
The Saudi Arabian government recommends people who are going to hajj or umrah to get an influenza vaccine, especially for those who are at high risk of contracting the influenza virus. They are pregnant women, toddlers, the elderly, and people with certain diseases such as HIV / AIDS, asthma, and chronic heart disease or diseases of the lungs. Health workers also need to get this vaccine.
However, because it is only a recommendation, aka not mandatory, all people including pilgrims from Indonesia can continue to enter Saudi Arabia without getting this vaccine.
4. Meningitis
Meningitis vaccine is a hajj vaccine which is a mandatory requirement for pilgrims from Indonesia. The goal is to protect themselves from transmission of viruses, bacteria, or fungi that cause meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain).This Hajj vaccine can last for the next 3 years. Some symptoms and signs of this disease are headache, fever and stiff neck. Meningitis can be dangerous, because it can cause many health problems other central nervous system.
According to Muchtaruddin Mansyur, a medical expert who served as the Head of the Hajj Health Ministry of Health, which was launched from SecondsMeningitis vaccination has become a mandatory requirement for prospective pilgrims since 2002. This disease is dangerous and can cause death if left untreated. The possibility of complete recovery is very small and can cause other disorders such as paralysis, mute, deafness, or other disorders. This occurs because inflammation of the lining of the brain causes nerve damage.
Where can I list the Hajj vaccine?
The Hajj vaccine is an important requirement for prospective pilgrims who will leave for the holy land, so it is important for you to do so.
You can do meningitis vaccine at the Port Health Office (KKP), which is spread throughout Indonesia, usually ranging from one month to two weeks before departure. In Jakarta, for example, KKP is located at Soekarno Hatta Airport, Halim Perdana Kusuma, Tanjung Priuk Port, Fatmawati Hospital and at Garuda Sentra Medika Kemayoran. For other regions, you can open a websitePort Health Office of the Ministry of Health.
