Information about the Meningococcal (ACWY) Vaccine
The Meningococcal (ACWY) Vaccine will soon be available to Muslim Pilgrims through The Co-operative Pharmacy.
The Co-operative Pharmacy is extending its dedicated healthcare service for members of the Muslim community by offering a meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination package to pilgrims travelling for Hajj and Umrah from September 2011. The service is offered in partnership with Novartis Vaccines and The Muslim Council of Britain.
From September, Muslim pilgrims will be able to obtain the vaccination from one of our 400 participating branches*, where it will be a permanent service.
The meningococcal (ACWY) vaccine is a health requirement for individuals performing the Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca which able-bodied Muslims are expected to perform at least once in their lives. In 2011, Hajj will take place in November and, as the vaccination is required before travel paperwork can be completed, we are urging people to prepare early.
Dr Shuja Shafi, Chair of the Health and Medical Committee, at the Muslim Council of Britain, has highlighted the benefits of the service: “We have supported The Co-operative Pharmacy’s Ramadan campaign for the last couple of years, so we are pleased to be working with Novartis Vaccines and The Co-operative Pharmacy to offer this new and essential service for Muslim pilgrims.
“Preparing for Hajj or Umrah can be costly but by launching this service with a transparent and fixed fee we hope to reduce the overall cost of obtaining the vaccination.”
If you require a vaccination, you need to obtain a voucher which entitles you to it for £35** before visiting the Pharmacy. Vouchers can be obtained from local mosques, community centres and participating Co-operative Pharmacies. Visit the Muslim Council of Britain website for more information.
The Co-operative Pharmacy is also offering a Medicines Check Service to Muslims who takes prescription medicines and are fasting during Ramadan. Our Pharmacists can also support those who are looking to stop smoking, through our Stop Smoking service, which is supported by Nicorette. Find out more.
*Please contact your local branch to check opening hours and Pharmacist availability
**This includes the conjugated meningococcal ACWY vaccination, administration and a certificate.
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