A set of tips to prevent diseases of the Hajj season for non-pilgrims

Weather of Arabia - Infectious and non-infectious diseases are common in the general population of non-pilgrims during the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia, such as influenza, cold, and fever, especially the residents of areas near Mecca and Medina, which makes it necessary to prevent these diseases.

For this purpose, you have the most important advice for the prevention of diseases of the Hajj season for non-pilgrims, provided to you by the specialist internist Dr. Ashraf Abdullah:

• The Ministry of Health in the Kingdom offers several safe preventive vaccinations, according to each age group, to be taken during the Hajj seasons.
• Caring for health, food and drinking fluids to increase the body's immunity.
• Wash hands frequently, especially after shaking hands and before eating. It is best to use some hand sanitizers.
• Refer to the doctor immediately after feeling any symptom and not tolerate it.
• Hugs and kisses are required when shaking hands with others. Especially with the pilgrims.
• Stay away from crowds and places where people gather like malls and parks.
• Not to go to places of pilgrims, and not to accompany children, the elderly and pregnant women.
• Using the medical mask in case of illness and not leaving the house, and adhering to the treatment well.
• Ensure that the food to be eaten is fresh or that it has been properly and healthy cooked, not eating exposed foods from itinerant vendors and washing vegetables and fruits thoroughly before eating them.
• You must go to men's or women's barbershops in crowded places that pilgrims may come.
• Hotels and hospitals located in the Hajj ritual areas, most places are full of germs and microbes, and must be avoided even after the Hajj season has ended long enough.