Everything for your pilgrimage, in one visit
Oldham has one of the largest Muslim communities in Greater Manchester, and every year many local families prepare for the journey to Makkah for Hajj or Umrah. Getting the vaccinations right is an important part of that preparation, because the meningitis ACWY jab and its certificate are a firm requirement of the Saudi visa.
Our clinic on Featherstall Road North brings it all together in one visit. We give the required MenACWY vaccine and certificate the same day, advise on flu, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio, and do it all with no GP referral and free parking on-site, close to home.
Hajj and Umrah vaccinations in Oldham
Preparing for Hajj or Umrah means getting your vaccinations and paperwork in order before you apply for your visa, and it helps to do it all in one place. At Oldham Clinic on Featherstall Road North we look after pilgrims from across the area, giving the required meningitis ACWY vaccine, issuing the certificate the same day, and providing the other jabs that are commonly recommended for the journey. There is no GP referral to arrange, and we understand the Saudi requirements, so you leave with everything you need.
The required MenACWY vaccine and certificate
The Saudi authorities make the meningitis ACWY vaccine mandatory for a Hajj or Umrah visa. It must have been given at least ten days before you arrive and within the previous five years, and you need a certificate as proof. We give the MenACWY vaccine, usually the Menveo brand used for pilgrimage, and issue your signed certificate on the same day, so this key part of your visa application is sorted in a single visit. If you had the vaccine more than five years ago, you will need it again, and we will check the dates with you.
Other vaccines recommended for pilgrims
Hajj and Umrah bring large crowds together from all over the world, which makes a few other vaccines well worth considering. Seasonal flu is commonly recommended because respiratory infections spread easily in crowds, and hepatitis A and typhoid are sensible given the shared food and water. Some countries also require proof of polio vaccination for travellers, so it is worth checking your status. We will talk through your history and your plans, and give whatever is suitable at the same appointment so you are not making repeat trips. See our booking page for current prices.
Booking your Hajj and Umrah vaccines in Oldham
You will find us at Oldham Clinic, Westwood Pharmacy, 69-71 Featherstall Road North, Oldham OL9 6QB, close to the town centre with free patient parking on-site and the Westwood Metrolink stop a short walk away. We are proud to serve Oldham's large Muslim community and pilgrims from right across Greater Manchester, offering one convenient visit close to home to get you ready. Book online or call 0161 213 0394, ideally in good time before you travel.
What's included at your appointment.
A pharmacist-led assessment, the vaccine itself, and any certificate you need, in one visit in Oldham.
Nazma Bibi is the superintendent pharmacist at Westwood Pharmacy in Oldham (Oldham Clinic), registered with the GPhC (2059095).
Verify on the GPhC register (2059095) →Three steps to your vaccination.
Assess, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 20 to 30 minutes.
Rated Excellent by our Oldham patients.
Nazma is a brilliant pharmacist and is very empathetic and understanding.
Managed to fit us in last minute for travel vaccines. Brilliant service, very professional and knowledgeable.
The consultant we saw at Westwood pharmacy to discuss vaccinations for our trip to SE Asia was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable, friendly & efficient.
Amazing customer service! Everyone here is so welcoming and humble. Special thanks to sister Nazma Bibi. I highly recommend every pilgrimage travellers (umrah/hajj) to get vaccinated in Westwood Pharmacy. 10/10
Very knowledgeable practitioner who administered our vaccines gave us some really good tips for our forthcoming travels.
I received my meningitis vaccine here, and the customer service was excellent. The process was hassle-free. I highly recommend them.
Common questions about Hajj and Umrah vaccinations.
Hajj and Umrah vaccines, sorted in one Oldham visit
Get your required MenACWY vaccine and same-day certificate, plus the other jabs recommended for pilgrims, with no GP referral. Book online or call 0161 213 0394.