Saudi Arabia sets 10-day vaccination deadline for Hajj pilgrims

On 2026-05-05, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health set a deadline requiring Hajj pilgrims to receive recommended vaccinations no more than 10 days before the pilgrimage season. The policy covers meningococcal, COVID-19, and seasonal influenza vaccines and was presented as a preventive measure to reduce infection spread during the crowded pilgrimage.