16th November 2009 - Deadline set for Haj H1N1 vaccination (SG)

Saudi Gazette, 16/11/2009
All Saudi citizens and any others resident in the Kingdom intending to perform Hajj this year must ensure they have had the swine flu vaccine by 22nd of November (Dhul Hijja 5).
The Ministry of Heallth repeated the following advice: "Pregnant women and children under the age of six should take the vaccine." The Ministry also urged the public "to follow health and hygiene recommendations and seek immediate consultation with a doctor should symptoms appear." Amongst the symptoms are a high temperature, shortness of breath, chest pain, bloody phlegm and a blue appearance to the skin.

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