Your MenACWY vaccine and certificate, same day
Oldham has one of the largest Muslim communities in Greater Manchester, and each year many local people make the journey for Hajj or Umrah. The MenACWY vaccine is not optional for that trip, it is a requirement of the Saudi visa, and the certificate has to be right.
Our clinic on Featherstall Road North gives the vaccine and issues the certificate the same day, with no GP referral. We understand the visa rules on timing and validity, and we can bundle it with the other jabs commonly recommended for pilgrims so you leave with everything in order.
Meningitis ACWY vaccination in Oldham
Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and blood poisoning. It can develop very quickly and be extremely serious, which is why proof of vaccination against the A, C, W and Y strains is a condition of the Saudi visa for Hajj and Umrah. At Oldham Clinic on Featherstall Road North we give the MenACWY vaccine and issue your certificate the same day, in one appointment, with no GP referral needed.
Who needs the meningitis ACWY vaccine?
The most common reason people come to us for it is Hajj or Umrah, because the Saudi authorities require every pilgrim to have had the MenACWY vaccine, and the certificate must show it was given within the last five years and at least ten days before arrival. Beyond pilgrimage, it is also recommended for travel to the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa, especially in the dry season, and for students heading into shared halls of residence where the infection can spread more easily. If you are unsure whether your trip needs it, we will check for you.
The vaccine, the certificate and the timing
MenACWY is a single dose that protects for around five years. For Hajj and Umrah the key detail is timing: it should be given at least ten days before you travel and must be within five years of your date of arrival in Saudi Arabia, so it is worth booking in good time rather than the week you fly. We give the vaccine, usually the Menveo brand used for this purpose, and issue your signed certificate on the day so your visa paperwork is ready. See our booking page for current prices, and let us know if you need other Hajj or Umrah vaccines at the same time.
Booking your meningitis ACWY vaccine in Oldham
You will find Oldham Clinic at Westwood Pharmacy, 69-71 Featherstall Road North, Oldham OL9 6QB, near 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 travellers from right across Greater Manchester, and we can often sort your MenACWY certificate alongside the other vaccines recommended for pilgrimage. Book online or call 0161 213 0394.
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 the meningitis ACWY vaccine.
MenACWY for Hajj and Umrah, certified in Oldham
Preparing for Hajj or Umrah? Get your required MenACWY vaccine and same-day certificate close to home, with no GP referral. Book online or call 0161 213 0394.