Where to Book Covid-19 Vaccine for Children Above 5 in Dubai
- Publish date: Thursday، 22 December 2022 Reading time: 1 min read
- Related articles
- The Moonlight Market is Coming to Oman on This Date
- Whooping Cough Warning: Doctors Stress Urgent Need for Vaccination
- Sen. Lankford Backs CDC Chief Shake-Up: ‘Following Instructions Is Key’
Children aged 5 and above can now receive the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, Parents can book the appointment on the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) app or via WhatsApp number 800-342.
The vaccination for children is optional and subject to parental consent. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the 12 to 15 age group has been available in Dubai since May 2021.
The decision to begin administering the vaccine to children aged five and above was “taken in line with the National Covid-19 Vaccination Plan and guidelines issued by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP)”, the DHA said.
The MoHAP had in October last year authorised the emergency use of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for those in the 5-11 age group.
The DHA facilities offering the jab to children aged 5-11 include:
Oud Metha Vaccination Centre
Al Twar Health Centre
Al Mizhar Health Centre
Nad Al Hammar Health Centre
Al Mankhool Health Centre
Al Lussaily Health Centre
Nad Al Sheba Health Centre
Zabeel Health Centre
Al Barsha Health Centre
This article was previously published on UAE Moments.To see the original article, click here