Seha launches Hajj Vaccination Campaign against H1N1
This move is to create ease in the procedures for the Hajj pilgrims and also to ensure their good health right from starting the journey from the <ACRONYM title="United Arab Emirates">UAE</ACRONYM> to coming back.
H1N1 vaccination has been initiated in 8 AHS centers and 3 SKMC family medicine centers. In Abu Dhabi, these are as follows: DPSC Abu Dhabi, Bain Al Jesraen, Khalifa (A) and Al Samha healthcare centers, and Al Mushrif, Al Baten and Al Khaleej family medicine centers. In Al Ain: DPSC Al Ain, Al Muwaiji, Al Mezyed and Al Maqam healthcare centers.
Mr. Clyde Eder, Operation Director, Seha, said:
Dr. Tej Maini, CEO, SKMC, said, "Two vaccinations would be given to the Hajj pilgrims - one is H1N1 and the second Meningitis. All Hajj pilgrims are required to take these compulsorily at one time. It is preferable to take them both two weeks prior to travelling for Hajj so that they provide maximum strength and immunity for the body."
Elaborating on the campaign, Dr. Abdel Haddi Al Ahbabi, COO of AHS, Seha, said, "H1N1 vaccinations for our Hajj pilgrims will start from today until the conclusion of the Hajj period for this year and will be offered during the working hours of the respective authorized centers for H1N1 vaccine."
He further added, "These vaccinations are free of cost for all Hajj pilgrims going to the Holy Land. As a note of precaution to all, if any flu-like symptoms appear, they should visit the healthcare facility consultant here or the Hajj medical representative in the Holy Land."
He concluded by informing that, "Hajj pilgrims should provide the documents evidencing their upcoming visit for Hajj and a certificate will be issued to them for all the vaccinations taken for this season's Hajj."
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This move is to create ease in the procedures for the Hajj pilgrims and also to ensure their good health right from starting the journey from the <ACRONYM title="United Arab Emirates">UAE</ACRONYM> to coming back.
H1N1 vaccination has been initiated in 8 AHS centers and 3 SKMC family medicine centers. In Abu Dhabi, these are as follows: DPSC Abu Dhabi, Bain Al Jesraen, Khalifa (A) and Al Samha healthcare centers, and Al Mushrif, Al Baten and Al Khaleej family medicine centers. In Al Ain: DPSC Al Ain, Al Muwaiji, Al Mezyed and Al Maqam healthcare centers.
Mr. Clyde Eder, Operation Director, Seha, said:
"This decision has been taken in order to increase the reach of the H1N1 vaccination campaign for Hajj and thereby increase the convenience of local as well as expatriate pilgrims on their holy journey to perform the Hajj this year."
Mr Clyde also invited all the pilgrims to visit these facilities to take both the compulsory vaccinations, which are offered free of cost.Dr. Tej Maini, CEO, SKMC, said, "Two vaccinations would be given to the Hajj pilgrims - one is H1N1 and the second Meningitis. All Hajj pilgrims are required to take these compulsorily at one time. It is preferable to take them both two weeks prior to travelling for Hajj so that they provide maximum strength and immunity for the body."
Elaborating on the campaign, Dr. Abdel Haddi Al Ahbabi, COO of AHS, Seha, said, "H1N1 vaccinations for our Hajj pilgrims will start from today until the conclusion of the Hajj period for this year and will be offered during the working hours of the respective authorized centers for H1N1 vaccine."
He further added, "These vaccinations are free of cost for all Hajj pilgrims going to the Holy Land. As a note of precaution to all, if any flu-like symptoms appear, they should visit the healthcare facility consultant here or the Hajj medical representative in the Holy Land."
He concluded by informing that, "Hajj pilgrims should provide the documents evidencing their upcoming visit for Hajj and a certificate will be issued to them for all the vaccinations taken for this season's Hajj."
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