Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents, with 11 different vaccination centres stocking the jab.
This is in addition to more than 100 centres in the emirate also continuing to offer the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, announced the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi’s health regulator.
Like the Sinopharm vaccine, the Pfizer vaccine shots will be administered free of charge to eligible residents. But residents must first book an appointment at the designated vaccination centres, which include six public clinics under the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) and five private centres operated by Mubadala Health.
Pfizer vaccine approved for use in Abu Dhabi and available in 11 centres
Pfizer jabs will only be available with an appointment…
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) has now given its approval for the use and distribution of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the emirate.
This development means that there are now two varieties of Covid-19 jab available in Abu Dhabi, Sinopharm and Pfizer.
Both options require two doses, and those wishing to get immunised with the Pfizer vaccine will have to make an appointment at one of the 11 healthcentres in which it’s available free.
How do I book the Pfizer vaccine in Abu Dhabi ?
Abu Dhabi now offering Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; updates list of centres for free jabs
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Prior appointments are necessary to avail of the Pfizer-BioNTech jabs
April 21, 2021
Abu Dhabi has begun rolling out free Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for eligible residents and citizens across 11 locations within the emirate.
In an update issued by Abu Dhabi Media Office on April 21, it said that prior appointments are necessary to avail of the Pfizer-BioNTech jabs.
In Abu Dhabi city, the Pfizer vaccine is available at Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) facilities at Al Zaafaranah Diagnostic and Screening Centre, Madinat Mohamed Bin Zayed Healthcare Centre, Al Bahia Healthcare Centre.
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The health authorities in the UAE are urging the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as cases rise worldwide.
They renewed their call this week after the country exceeded 3,000 daily cases for the first time.
More than 1.8 million vaccine doses were given to Emiratis and residents since the start of a campaign last month.
The UAE authorised use of the Sinopharm vaccine across the country. In Dubai, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is also available to prioritised groups.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get vaccinated in the Emirates.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available at seven Dubai Health Authority facilities. These are: Al Safa Primary Healthcare Centre, Zabeel Primary Healthcare Centre, Al Mizhar Primary Healthcare Centre, Nad Al Hamr Primary Healthcare Centre, Al Barsha Primary Healthcare Centre, Uptown Mirdif Medical Fitness Centre and Hatta Hospital.
SEHA opens new Covid-19 vaccination centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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The three new centres will be able to administer an additional 9,000 jabs daily
January 13, 2021
The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has opened two Covid-19 vaccination centres in Abu Dhabi and one in Dubai, it announced on Tuesday, January 12.
In the capital emirate, the new centres are located in Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal and Al Ain Convention Centre. They were set up in four days and can collectively administer 6,000 shots daily.