Dubai: DHA to administer Pfizer-BioNTech boosters for residents aged 18 and above

Dubai: DHA to administer Pfizer-BioNTech boosters for residents aged 18 and above

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said on Sunday that it had begun administering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to those aged 18 and over. The boosters are available for Emiratis and expat residents of the emirate. The health authority said that the boosters can be taken six months after receiving the second dose. These booster shots will be administered on an appointment-basis only, which can be booked either via the DHA app or by contacting its call centre. The centres where the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine are available in Dubai include One Central Covid-19 Vaccination Centre (Last day is December 16, 2021), Al Garhoud Medical Fitness Centre, Al Karama Medical Fitness Centre, Za’abeel Health Centre, Al Mizhar Health Centre, Al Barsha health Centre, Nad Al Hamar Health Centre and Albiet Metwahid Hall in Al Warqa. For Emiratis, the only document that they must present when visiting a centre for their vaccination is their Emirates Id. Expat Dubai visa holders meanwhile must present their Emirates Id, and copies of their passport and Dubai visa. For those living in Dubai, but who have a UAE residence visa issued by another emirate, they must furnish proof of residence in Dubai, their Emirates Id