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Hajj Vaccination Program in 2012
24 Sep, 2012: Abu Dhabi – The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the regulatory body of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, announced today in a joint press conference with Abu Dhabi Health Services Company “SEHA” and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (AWQAF) the vaccine requirements for participation in Hajj in 1433 Hijri; Gregorian year (2012).
The list of mandatory vaccines for 2012 includes, quadruple meningococcal vaccine which protects against meningitis and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine. In addition, it is advisable to take pneumococcal vaccine which protect against pneumococcal diseases for adults with high risk of getting the disease. This includes adults aged 65 years and above. Added to that, younger adults who have chronic diseases like diabetes, heart diseases (except high blood pressure), lung diseases (including asthma), liver diseases, and kidney diseases. In addition, people who have damaged spleen or their spleen has been removed and people who have weakened immune system.
Dr. Farida Al Hosani, Manager of Communicable Diseases Department, said: “There are two types of quadruple meningococcal vaccine. One type can be given to all people starting from age 9 months to 55 years. The other type should be given to adults, older than 55 years”.
Every year, many people travel from different parts of the world to perform Hajj. Due to the overcrowding of pilgrims, and their close proximity to each other, germs can be easily spread and cause infectious diseases, including the bacteria which cause meningitis, and viruses that cause flu. Therefore, it is important for the pilgrims to take the required and recommended vaccines, to ensure their protection against common infectious disseises.
Dr. Farida Al Hosani added: “In addition to taking the required vaccines, it is advisable for people who are travelling for Hajj to visit the doctor earlier before travelling day (4 to 6 weeks). This would help them to know the list of vaccine/s that every one might need, to make sure if the person needs to take additional doses from a vaccine he/ she took before, and to educate the person according to his / her own health status.
HAAD emphasized on the importance of taking the vaccines ahead of time at least two weeks prior to travelling date, to ensure the effectiveness of the vaccines in providing the immunity and the maximum protection against the disease. HAAD also emphasized on the importance of taking a valid stamped vaccine certificate from the healthcare facility where the pilgrim takes the vaccines.
Dr. Farida Al Hosani said: “HAAD has approved a number of healthcare facilities to provide Hajj vaccination in this year 2012 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. There are 16 healthcare facilities to provide Hajj vaccination in Abu Dhabi and Middle Region, 14 in the Eastern Region and 7 in the Western Region.”
The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi will distribute educational materials about Hajj vaccination and important recommendations to be followed by the pilgrims to all healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi and to the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (AWQAF).
List of Healthcare Facilities providing Hajj Vaccination in 2012
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Name of Healthcare Facility |
Phone number |
Vaccination Timing |
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Abu Dhabi and Middle Region |
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Disease Prevention & Screening Center – AD |
02 633 1300 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 |
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Khalifa A Healthcare Center |
02 556 1695 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:30 to 20:00 |
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Al Maqtaa Healthcare Center |
02 558 4611 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 22:00 (By appointment) |
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Al Samha Healthcare Center |
02 562 0048 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 – 19:00 |
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Al Shahama Healthcare Center |
02 563 2599 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00 |
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Al Khazna Healthcare Center |
02 566 1350 |
Sunday to Thursday 09:00 to 20:00 |
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Al Khatim Healthcare Center |
02 564 1192 |
Sunday to Thursday 09:00 to 16:00 |
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Bani Yas Primary Health Care Center |
02 583 5599 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 |
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Al Nahda Primary Health Center |
02 583 8409 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 |
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Al Bateen Family Medicine Clinic |
02 819 1851 02 819 1852 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 18:00 |
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Al Menhal Family Medicine Clinic |
02 819 1200 02 819 1201 02 819 1202 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 18:00 |
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Al Khaleej Family Medicine Clinic |
02 819 1500 02 819 1501 02 819 1502 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 18:00 |
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Al Rowdah Family Medicine Clinic |
02 819 1551 02 819 1552 02 819 1553 02 819 1554 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 18:00 |
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Al Zafarana Family Medicine Clinic |
02 819 1100 02 819 1101 02 819 1102 02 819 1103 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 18:00 |
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Al Mushref Family Medicine Clinic |
02 819 1250 02 819 1251 02 819 1252 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 18:00 |
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Al Rahba Hospital |
02 506 4237 02 506 4108 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:30 to 15:30 |
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Eastern Region |
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Disease Prevention & Screening Center – AA |
03 762 7777/ 400 - 401 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 |
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Al Muweiji Healthcare Center |
03 767 8864 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 21:00 |
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Al Maqam Healthcare Center |
03 768 4380 |
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 09:00 to 17:00 (By appointment) |
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Al Quaa Healthcare Center |
03 735 6115 |
Sunday, Monday and Wednesday 08:00 to 15:00 |
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Al Yahar Healthcare Center |
03 782 6772 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 15:00 Sunday – Thursday 19:00 to 22:00 (By appointment) |
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Al Hayer Healthcare Center |
03 732 1511 |
Sunday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00 |
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Sweihan Healthcare Center |
03 734 7318 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 |
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Mezyad Healthcare Center |
03 782 1918 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 18:00 |
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Al Niyadat Healthcare Center |
03 768 6050 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 22:00 |
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Remah Healthcare Center |
03 737 2211 |
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 |
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Zakher Healthcare Center |
03 782 8042 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 19:00 |
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Oud al Touba Family Medicine Center |
03 763 9339 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 23:00 |
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Al Khabisi Family Medicine Center |
03 761 6900 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 23:00 |
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Al Masoudi Family Medicine Center |
03 7635 200 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 23:00 Friday 14:00 to 22:00 Saturday 09:00 to 22:00 |
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Western Region |
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Al Dhafra Family Medicine Center |
02 894 2000 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 |
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Delma Hospital |
02 878 1888 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 |
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Al Sila Hospital |
02 872 1555 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 |
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Marfa Hospital |
02 883 5000 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 |
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Ghiathy Hospital |
02 874 1666 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 |
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Liwa Hospital |
02 882 2204 |
Sunday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 |
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Ruwais Hospital - Outpatient Department |
02 602 0602/3 |
Sunday & Thursday 17:00 to 20:00 |
Last updated: 28 Apr 2025
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