Respiratory tract infection and the uptake of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines among Hajj

What is it about?

Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are one of the leading health hazards among Hajj pilgrims. Hajj pilgrims are encouraged to take influenza and pneumococcal vaccines prior to their travel. It is unclear whether these vaccinations have had any impact on ARTI symptoms.It is unclear if the reduction of ARTIs among Hajj pilgrims is attributable to the vaccine uptake among Hajj pilgrims during the study years, but the data and analysis have some limitations.

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Why is it important?

It is unclear if the reduction of ARTIs among Hajj pilgrims is attributable to the vaccine uptake among Hajj pilgrims during the study years, but the data and analysis have some limitations.