Are you travelling for Hajj or Umrah this year?

A large number of people attend these spiritual gatherings which can increase your risk of getting sick and/or being injured.

To stay healthy during Hajj or Umrah:

• Consult a health care provider or travel health clinic, preferably six weeks before you travel.
• Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette. Cough or sneeze into your arm, not your hands.
• Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands.
• Eat and drink safely. Avoid eating undercooked meat and unpasteurized dairy products such as raw camel milk.
• Locate medical facilities. Your risk of accidental injury increases in large crowds.
• See a health care provider if you get sick while travelling.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty.

When you return to Canada:

See a health care provider if you develop symptoms such as a fever, cough and/or shortness of breath within 14 days after your return and tell them where you have travelled.

Tell a border services officer if you develop symptoms as described above upon arrival into Canada.