Prevention of meningococcal disease at mass gatherings: Lessons from the Hajj and Umrah.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.06.030
Abstract: Meningococcal disease is a serious public health threat given the seriousness of the illness, its disabling sequelae and its potential for epidemic spread. The disease is a concern during mass gatherings which provide conditions that… read more here.
Keywords: disease preventive; disease; mass gatherings; hajj umrah ... See more keywords
Solving Hajj and Umrah Challenges Using Information and Communication Technology: A Survey
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3190853
Abstract: Hajj and Umrah are Muslims’ religious pilgrimages to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Hajj is considered the largest annual gathering in the world. In Islam, every adult is obligated to conduct Hajj and Umrah at least once… read more here.
Keywords: umrah challenges; technology; solving hajj; hajj umrah ... See more keywords
Automatic Hajj and Umrah Ritual Detection Using IMU Sensors
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3206363
Abstract: A smartphone can provide a wide range of practical applications and services thanks to its advanced sensing capabilities. However, the sector of Hajj and Umrah, which are rituals performed by millions of pilgrims, still lacks… read more here.
Keywords: umrah ritual; automatic hajj; detection using; hajj umrah ... See more keywords
Uptake of Recommended Vaccines and Its Associated Factors Among Malaysian Pilgrims During Hajj and Umrah 2018
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00268
Abstract: This study aimed to assess the uptake of recommended vaccines and to identify the factors associated with the vaccines' uptake among Malaysian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. A cross-sectional survey among Malaysian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims… read more here.
Keywords: vaccines uptake; among malaysian; uptake recommended; hajj umrah ... See more keywords
Molecular Characterization of Influenza A/H3N2 Virus Isolated from Indonesian Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims 2013 to 2014
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DOI: 10.3390/life13051100
Abstract: The Hajj and Umrah are the annual mass gatherings of Muslims in Saudi Arabia and increase the transmission risk of acute respiratory infection. This study describes influenza infection among pilgrims upon arrival in Indonesia and… read more here.
Keywords: umrah pilgrims; hajj umrah; h3n2 virus; influenza h3n2 ... See more keywords