The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced that it has further expanded its COVID-19 vaccination campaign by opening up booking slots for children aged 5 to 11 for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents can now book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for this age group through the DHA app or via WhatsApp (800 342). The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds has already been available since May 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 move is also based on global scientific evidence and is aligned with international protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DHA emphasised that the health and safety of community members remains a top priority and that this move will help extend the protection offered by the COVID-19 vaccine to this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DHA facilities that will provide the vaccine to this category 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; and Al Barsha Health Centre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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