Health officials concerned about spread of swine flu from millions visiting Mecca for this year 's pilgrimage . Saudi Arabia 's health minister was the first person in the country to receive the H1N1 vaccination Saturday in a televised event aimed at calming fears about the safety of the vaccine . Some Saudis have expressed fears about the safety of the H1N1 vaccination prompting Abdullah al - Rabeeah 's action . Health Ministry : ` ` We 're confident that it is similar to seasonal flu , and we believe that it is safe ''
Health officials concerned about spread of swine flu from millions visiting Mecca for this year 's pilgrimage . Some Saudis have expressed fears about the safety of the H1N1 vaccination prompting Abdullah al - Rabeeah 's action . Health Ministry : ` ` We 're confident that it is similar to seasonal flu , and we believe that it is safe ''