Meningococcal Vaccine for Hajj Pilgrims

Meningococcal Vaccine for Hajj Pilgrims is mandatory for Hajj 2026 entry into Saudi Arabia. Get vaccinated at home in the UAE, at least 10 days before you fly.

The myAster Meningococcal Vaccine package gives you Nimenrix (the Saudi-approved quadrivalent ACWY conjugate vaccine) administered by a DHA-licensed nurse in your home.

Ingredients

• Inactivated meningococcal polysaccharides (Serogroups A, C, W, Y) — the four strains required by Saudi authorities for Hajj entry.
• Protein conjugate components — boost durable immune response, giving up to 5 years of protection (one shot covers multiple Hajj or Umrah trips).
• Aluminum adjuvant — strengthens immunity.

Available Brand
Nimenrix — the conjugate ACWY vaccine accepted by Saudi border health authorities for pilgrim entry.

Purpose
To protect Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from meningitis and bloodstream infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis, and to satisfy the mandatory entry requirement set by Saudi authorities.

Why it's Useful
Hajj brings more than two million pilgrims into close contact across Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah, and the Haram. Crowding, shared tents, and shared transport make airborne bacterial infections like meningococcal disease spread fast. The vaccine provides effective protection during the rituals and for years afterwards.

Note

• Mandatory for every Hajj and Umrah pilgrim, regardless of age (above 1 year) or nationality.
• Must be administered at least 10 days before arrival in Saudi Arabia for validity.
• Valid for 5 years with the conjugate Nimenrix vaccine — covers your next Umrah trips too.
• Family members travelling together can all be vaccinated in the same home visit.

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