DHA opens registration for Pfizer vaccine appointments for age 12 and above

The Dubai Health Authority announced the opening of the door for registering to the Pfizer vaccine Covid-19 vaccination appointments for adolescents of the age group between (12 and 15) years, against Covid-19, as of today and through the application of the authority (DHA).

This important step comes in line with the national vaccination plan, and in light of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection authorizing the emergency use of the "Pfizer Bionic" vaccine among children over the age of 12 years, and based on the approval of the US Food and Drug Administration and its approval of the emergency use of the vaccine to include the first age group From the age of 12 years and over.

This was stated by the Executive Director of the Allied Medical Services and Nursing, and Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Vaccination of Covid-19 at the Dubai Health Authority, Dr. Farida Al Khaja, confirming that the authority has set the priorities for this age group, which includes those who suffer from chronic diseases, and those who live with the elderly or live with Individuals whose health conditions prevent getting vaccinated.

As for active cases of Covid-19, Dr. Khaja said that it is possible to receive the vaccine after completing the home health isolation period (10 days) without symptoms or if there are minor symptoms, and if the symptoms are moderate or severe and require the presence of the child in the hospital, then in this case the attending physician can be reviewed to evaluate his condition, and determine the extent of the possibility to take vaccination at the moment.

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