Egypt will Vaccinate Hajj Pilgrims

CAIRO- Health Minister Hatem al-Gabali reported Egypt plans to vaccinate citizens that will be attending the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The vaccination for H1N1 will be available on October 23, 2009. Gabali declares pilgrims will be "vaccinated according to instructions and conditions of the Saudi health ministry." Three million people are expected at the annual hajjto Mecca in late November, therefore, Saudi Arabia required attendant to be vaccinated against H1N1 and H1N5.

Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jKVG-RT6oJLsBLXN9PL-Va7kCXsg

(Reliability:8)