News From : DagangHalal.com (10 Jun 2009)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) — The meningococcal quadrivalent vaccine (ACYW135) for haj and umrah pilgrims is halal (permissible in Islam).
The vaccine does not use pig or cow extracts as reported by a tabloid, Kosmo yesterday, said the Health Ministry in a statement Tuesday.
It said the vaccine was made an entry requirement for haj and umrah (small haj) pilgrims to prevent meningococcal meningitis disease.
The vaccine is administered on haj and umrah pilgrims free of charge once every three years, it added.
— BERNAMA