Travel · Travel · Hajj season / dry-season meningitis belt
Meningococcal conjugate (ACWY) and, where stocked, MenB vaccines. Required or recommended for Hajj/Umrah, the meningitis belt, and certain boarding-school or campus settings.
Who should get it
- Pilgrims to Hajj/Umrah (ACWY typically required)
- Travellers to the African meningitis belt in the dry season
- People with asplenia or complement deficiency (clinician-directed)
Who should wait
- Moderate/severe acute illness — defer
Contraindications
- Anaphylaxis to a previous meningococcal vaccine
Precautions
- Confirm which serogroups are required for the destination (ACWY vs B)
Common side effects
- Sore arm
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
Rare risks
- Anaphylaxis
Indications
Travel (Hajj, meningitis belt), occupational, and outbreak use.
Regulatory note
International certificate of vaccination may be required — staff complete destination-specific paperwork.
