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Together for free disease hajj. Prevention is better than cure.
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Together for free disease hajj Prevention is better than cure
Hajj is one of the largest annual gatherings in the world. Approximately 2.5 million people from different parts of the world with diverse medical and social backgrounds travel to Mecca and congregate together to perform their rituals in a small area defined for the pilgrimage. Thus close contacts among the pilgrims, crowding, fatigue, extreme climatic conditions and the shared domestic facilities are important factors for transmitting air- and droplet-borne infections and other diseases. Also these pilgrimscan be a source for spreading infection for Saudi nationals and on their return home.
We distributed a questioner in AL-Serafi Mega Mall and we found that out of 500 : • 1-74% had hajj, and only 53 % of them did it with legal permission. • 2- 60% of people had vaccine and 72% suffered illness during hajj season leaving 73 % were a good health • 3- 78% of peopleare caring about hand sanitization and 42 % were using face masks leaving 58% not using it .
according to the questioner results we gatheredand setup our GOALS which are: • 1- Protect our self & the community from infections by strengthening preventive measures to control & prevent spread of infectious diseases, and to reduce morbidity, mortality.2- Provide information to help & educate pilgrims, workers or contact with pilgrims, community ….. Etc.3- Improve understanding of health and economic burden of infectious diseases.
To achieve our goals we did : • Together For Free Diseases Hajj campaign in AL-Serafi Mega Mall: • We educated the people about the infectious diseases that spread during Hajj session and how can they protect themselves from it. • We distribute bags that contain preventive measure's stuff like ( face mask, gloves , wet tissue, antibacterial jell …) and we explained and emphasized the importance of using it. • We sent the same bags, brochures and other educational material to makkah to distribute it between pilgrims for more benefit.
Vaccinations Prevention is better than cure
Hajj immunizations are enforced for the protection of pilgrims, and of course for Saudi nationals, With people visiting from all over the world, the possibility for the spread of numerous diseases in highly increased.
Vaccination against Meningitis • This is an important vaccination that must be taken by all pilgrims coming to do Hajj. • As an important procedure, the dose should be taken at least ten days before traveling. The vaccination is effective for no more than three years. • Cerebrospinal fever is an infectious disease that is transmitted through the spray that is released from mouth and nose. It attacks the brain membrane and the spinal cord, and this leads to developing dangerous symptoms unless pilgrims are immediately placed under medication once they contract the disease.
Vaccination against influenza • This is an optional vaccination for all pilgrims coming to the Sacred House of Allaah. However, those who are more likely to contract influenza, as in the case of old people and other people with chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and kidney failure, are recommended to take this vaccination. Generally, physicians recommend vaccination against influenza for most pilgrims contract it because of crowding, the thing that affects the level of their performance of the rituals of Hajj.
Vaccination against pneumonia • It is called pneumococcus vaccine, which is not given to all pilgrims, but to people with sickle cell anemia, or kidney failure or immunity deficiency, or people with removed spleens. It could also be given to old people, or to those who suffer from chronic diseases in liver, heart or lungs.
Vaccination against cholera • Cholera is a dangerous disease that is common in India and Pakistan. Pilgrims who come from these countries should take precautionary procedures against it. As such, they must be vaccinated against the disease to reduce its threats and effects on others.
Vaccination against typhoid and paratyphoid fever • This is one of the most serious fevers, as it is contracted via salmonella A, B, and C types. Infection is transmitted through food or drinks that are contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
preventive measures Prevention is better than cure • Even after you’ve protected yourself with all the recommended and required Hajj immunizations, there are still necessary precautions to take during Hajj to ensure your health is properly maintained.
Face mask • wearing a mask is a "first line of defense" and strongly advised "in a highly contagious environment. • helps to protect against airborne diseases which spread through coughing, sneezing, laughing or through close personal contact. These pathogens ride on either dust particles or small respiratory droplets and can stay suspended in air and or are capable of traveling distances on air currentse.g.; influenza , meningitis and tuberculosis.
hand hygiene • hand hygieneis cleaning hands using water or other liquid with or without soap or any cleanser to get rid of bacteria, viruses, and toxins. • It is a simple thing easy to follow till it become a habit.
hand hygiene protect you from : • Flu. • Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea. • Respiratory infections. • Transmission of many infectious diseases.
When Should You Wash? • after using the toilet. • before eating and after eating. • after touching animals or contact with their droppings. • before and after preparing food, especially before and after handling raw meat directly or poultry or fish. • after you cough or sneeze on of hands, and after cleaning the nose. • before and after treatment of wounds or pieces. • before and after touching a sick or injured person. • after handling garbage. • before wear or remove contact lenses. • after changing a baby's diaper, with the child washing hands also.
razor • You use your own razor due to the potential risk of transmitting blood-borne infections (e.g. hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV). • It is also recommended that members of the public speak to their barber about their shaving practices and ask the barber to use a new, disposable razor.
Hepatitis B virus • is found in body fluids and can be transmitted either percutaneously or by sexual contact. Percutaneous transmission can occur through the use of contaminated medical, dental, or other instruments; all pilgrims should consider hepatitis B vaccine. The Saudi authorities provide licensed barbers with a new blade to use for each pilgrim, however, unlicensed barbers may not conform to this standard. Pilgrims should avoid shaving with a blade previously used by another, as this could result in transmission of hepatitis B and other blood borne infections such as hepatitis C, for which there is no vaccine. Pilgrims can consider taking with them a disposable razor for personal use during this rite.
There are some other precautionary procedures for preventing the contraction of infectious diseases : • maintaining personal hygiene. • ventilating bedrooms to let in fresh air and sunrays. • washing hands after shaking hands with sick people. • avoiding exposure to air streams. • having adequate nutrition to reinforce immunity, avoiding crowded places if possible, avoiding sharing private things such as towels, tissues and cups with others. Using tissue is necessary when sneezing.
