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Dubai: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced an update in the timing of all Primary Health Care Centres in Dubai, effective from Sunday, February 21, 2021.
Starting from Sunday, all Primary Health Care Centres in Dubai will operate from 8am-8pm, except for 24/7 primary health care centres, such as the Al Barsha and Nadd Al Hamar Health Centres, the COVID-19 Evaluation Centres, Al Mamzar Health Centre for women and children and the Doctor-for-Every Citizen service.
Dr Manal Taryam Dr Manal Taryam, CEO of the Primary Health Care Sector, said that the DHA has made this amendment in order to keep pace with the current period and its requirements, and the need to provide high-quality medical services to members of the community.
• Take a paracetamol when you experience mild and moderate side effects.
• Use a cold compress to relieve pain at the injection site.
• If you have mild and moderate symptoms that persist for longer or severe symptoms, despite the use of paracetamol, you should adhere to the following:
You can book this appointment by using the DHA app or by contacting the DHA’s toll-free number 800 342 (Choose “COVID-19 Vaccine” from the main list and then click on number 3).
2. For emergencies, head to the nearest health centre or hospital.
General tips after taking the vaccine
• Be aware of any side effects.
• Comply with the instructions issued by your doctor.