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Oman’s Health Ministry announces vaccinations for Hajj pilgrims from April 16

The Ministry of Health has announced that medical examinations and vaccinations for citizens and residents who have been accepted to perform the Hajj rituals, will begin from Sunday, April 16, in primary health care institutions

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Sunday, April 9, 2023

MUSCAT – According to the requirements of the competent authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the vaccinations prescribed for performing the rituals for this year include Meningitis vaccine, influenza vaccine, Covid vaccine (bivalent type). The Ministry has called on citizens and residents wishing to perform the Hajj rituals to adhere to the regulations of taking the necessary vaccinations, which is a prerequisite for entering Saudi Arabia – to avoid transmission of infections and in the interest of public health.

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