Abu Dhabi offers walk-in appointments for Pfizer jab; new Covid-19 treatment approved in UAE

Abu Dhabi offers walk-in appointments for Pfizer jab; new Covid-19 treatment approved in UAE

Health authorities in Abu Dhabi have confirmed that the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is now available on a walk-in basis within the emirate. The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi said that it can now be availed without having to book prior appointments at more than 100 vaccination centres across the emirate. The vaccine is available for all unvaccinated citizens and residents aged 12 and above. A full list of these centres can be found here: doh.gov.ae Additionally, the health authority also clarified that the Sinopharm booster dose is also available for free - also on a walk-in basis - to those who received their second dose of the vaccine at least six months ago at over 100 centres across Abu Dhabi. The neighboring emirate of Dubai too confirmed that it had opened bookings for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for those between the age of 12-15 earlier this month. In Dubai, the Pfizer jab is being administered via prior appointments, via the DHA app, for those between the age of 12-15 at Latifa Women and Children hospital, Hatta Hospital, Barsha Primary Healthcare Centre, Mizhar Primary Healthcare Centre and Zabeel Primary Healthcare Centre. It is also available via direct booking by calling