SHAH ALAM, May 6 — The state government through its Public Health Standing Committee will continue its Selangor Vaccination Programme (Selvax) by offering 1,500 free shots of pneumococcal vaccine for Haj pilgrims in the state.
State executive councillor for Public Health, Unity, Women Empowerment and Family Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the move is aimed at protecting and preventing pilgrims from getting lung infections while carrying out the Haj.
“A total of 1,500 vaccine doses will be given to Selangor pilgrims who will attend the Haji Perdana Course tomorrow (May 7) at Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah,” she said in a statement today.
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Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in their holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on August 8, 2019. — Picture by REUTERS[/caption]
Dr Siti Mariah said pre-registration is available starting today, through the SELangkah app.
"For pilgrims unable to register online, a registration desk will also be set up (tomorrow) at the mosque. Pilgrims staying outside Shah Alam are strongly advised to get vaccinated on the stipulated date.
“Those pilgrims living in Shah Alam or nearby areas can get the free pneumococcal vaccine, between 9am to 5pm from May 8 to June 15, at Klinik Selcare Universiti Selangor,” she said.
Dr Siti Mariah added the pre-registration instructions can be viewed at https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8KXbUev/.
For more information, please contact the Selcare hotline at 1-800-22-6600.
— Bernama
