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Influenza Vaccination and Morbidity Among Sudanese Hajj Pilgrims During the 2025 Hajj.

Najim Z Alshahrani, Mohammed R Algethami, Abdulrahman M Albeshry, Zuhier Awan, Wael AlZhrani, Osama A Bugis, Abdullah Jaber Alsahafi, Harunor Rashid

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Najim Z AlshahraniDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-2163-004X
Mohammed R AlgethamiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-0554-4790
Abdulrahman M AlbeshryDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia.
Zuhier AwanCollege of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia.
Wael AlZhraniPopulation Health Management, Jeddah First Health Cluster, Health Holding Company, Jeddah 21429, Saudi Arabia.
Osama A BugisPopulation Health Management, Jeddah First Health Cluster, Health Holding Company, Jeddah 21429, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah Jaber AlsahafiPopulation Health Management, Jeddah First Health Cluster, Health Holding Company, Jeddah 21429, Saudi Arabia.
Harunor RashidChildren's Hospital Westmead Clinical School, Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute, University of Sydney, Westmead, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2286-5139

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University of Jeddah UJ-24-SUTU-885
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLittle is known about morbidity patterns and healthcare utilization among specific Hajj pilgrim groups. This study examined influenza vaccination coverage, disease spectrum and healthcare utilization outcomes among Sudanese pilgrims during Hajj 2025.

methodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted using de-identified patient records from the Saudi Health Electronic Surveillance Network for Sudanese Hajj pilgrims in 1-9 June 2025. Data included demographics, influenza vaccination status, healthcare utilization metrics, morbidities and temporal distribution of visits. Comparisons between hospital and primary healthcare center (PHC) attendees were performed using appropriate statistical tests.

resultsA total of 1130 pilgrims sought care, with 88.6% (

conclusionsSudanese pilgrims most commonly presented with acute respiratory conditions, with PHCs managing the majority of cases, and influenza vaccination was protective against ILI. Findings emphasize the need for strong primary care, efficient resource allocation, and targeted preventive strategies to safeguard pilgrims' health in the future.

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Hajjhealthcare utilizationmorbiditypilgrimSaudi ArabiaSudanvaccination

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PMCPMC12656401

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