General Travel Advice: Optimize Your Health for Holy Trip (Umrah, Hajj)
General Travel Advice: Optimise Your Health for Holy Trip (Umrah, Hajj) First of all, All pilgrims should aim to be fit for Hajj, the pilgrimage can be a difficult task for even the fittest individual. Keeping active, improving movement and exercising properly is suggested. Hurry!! It's time to call your GP now! Some pilgrims may benefit from a general health check-up with their GP prior to departure to optimize their health, especially the elderly, those with underlying health problems. Pilgrims taking regular vaccination should review their prescription with their GP and ensure that they have satisfactory medicines to cover the trip. A letter from the GP with details of current medication may be beneficial for immigration purposes and all medicines should be kept in their original packaging and carried in the hand baggage with a printed copy of the prescription. Tips for women: During pregnancy female pilgrims may wish to delay menstruation during Hajj ...