Consensus recommendation for meningococcal disease prevention for Hajj and Umra pilgrimage/travel medicine
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2013; 19 (4): 389-392
in English
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ABSTRACT
The Islamic Hajj to Makkah [Mecca] has been associated with outbreaks of invasive meningpcoccal disease and the global spread of Neisseria Heningitidis serogroup W-135. For Hajj pilgrims the quadrivalent vaccination against serogroups A, C, W-135 and Y is a mandatory requirement. Novel conjugate vaccines may provide benefits for the community by reduction of carriage. With the introduction of the new generation of quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccines [Menveo, Menactra, and other pending license] and their recent implementation in Saudi Arabia, experts from 11 countries in the Middle East region met at a Meningococcal Leadership Forum [MLF], in Dubai in May 2010 to exchange opinions on meningococcal disease and prevention strategies. These experts discussed the importance of introducing conjugate vaccines for pilgrims and travellers, and elaborated a consensus recommendation to support healthcare professionals and decision-makers
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Travel
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Vaccines, Conjugate
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Consensus
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Travel Medicine
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Islam
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Meningitis
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Neisseria meningitidis
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2013
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