The Hajj 2019 Vaccine Requirements and Possible New Challenges
Each year millions of pilgrims perform the annual Hajj from more than 180 countries around the world. This is one of the largest mass gathering events and may result in the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases. As such, there are mandatory vaccinations for the pilgrims such as meningococcal...
Main Authors: | Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Ziad A. Memish |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
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Series: | Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125913576/view |
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