Riyadh, Feb. 25 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health (MoH) stressed the necessity of receiving the meningitis vaccine for those wishing to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan, expected to begin on March 1.

This comes as part of efforts aimed at enhancing preventive health and reducing the spread of infectious diseases, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The ministry highlighted the importance of getting vaccinated at least 10 days before traveling to Umrah to ensure the required immunity is achieved.

It noted that individuals vaccinated within the past five years do not need a booster dose, as the vaccine remains effective throughout this period.

The ministry also urged individuals to book an appointment v...