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Hajj & Umrah Travel.
Focus on faith.

Current vaccine guidance, entry-document support and practical health planning for your pilgrimage.

Planning for Hajj & Umrah

Prepare your health so you can focus on worship.

Hajj and Umrah are profound spiritual journeys. Large international gatherings, dense crowds and physically demanding rituals also bring specific health considerations that are best addressed before departure.

A Muslim couple discussing pilgrimage travel plans with a physician

Key considerations

01

Respiratory infections spread through close contact with travelers from around the world.

02

Food and water exposure that can raise the risk of travelers’ diarrhea, typhoid or hepatitis A.

03

Heat exhaustion and dehydration during physically demanding outdoor rituals.

Saudi Arabia’s health and entry requirements may change. We confirm current rules and help you prepare the correct documentation for your itinerary.

Vaccines & preparation

Recommended and required vaccines

Requirements can change. We confirm current guidance against your itinerary during consultation.

01

Meningococcal ACYW

Proof of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination is commonly required for Hajj and may be required for other pilgrims. We confirm the current rule and certificate timing.

02

Polio & Yellow Fever

Requirements can depend on the countries you travel from or transit through. Your full routing matters when we review eligibility and documentation.

03

Seasonal influenza & COVID-19

Often recommended, especially for older adults or people with health conditions, because respiratory illness spreads easily in dense crowds.

04

Hepatitis A & Typhoid

Often considered because of food and water exposure during travel and stays in group accommodations.

Your clinic consultation

How our clinic prepares you

A focused appointment turns destination guidance into a clear, personalized plan you can act on.

1

Physician-led consultation

We review your itinerary, medical history and the physical demands of the pilgrimage.

2

Vaccination appointment

Receive recommended travel and routine vaccines onsite in our Ajax clinic.

3

Prescriptions & practical advice

Discuss diarrhea medication, hydration, heat protection and personal medication planning.

4

Documentation & follow-up

Leave with the appropriate certificates and a chance to clarify questions before departure.

A patient discussing a travel health plan with a physician

Travel with confidence

Get physician-led advice, destination-specific vaccinations and a clear plan tailored to your itinerary.

How can we help?

Our travel health team is here for you.

Need an appointment or have a question? Choose the option that works best for you.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

Send us a message

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