Meningococcal Vaccine for Hajj Pilgrims: Compliance, Predictors, and Barriers
Background: Major intercontinental outbreaks of invasive meningococcal disease associated with the Hajj occurred in 1987, 2000, and 2001.Mandatory meningococcal vaccination for all pilgrims against serogroups A and C and, subsequently, A, C, W, and Y controlled the epidemics.Overseas pilgrims show excellent adherence to the policy; however, vaccine