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Dubai is continuing to steam ahead with the roll-out of vaccines to combat Covid-19 and now the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine is now available to
teenagers aged 12 to 15 years old in Dubai, for whom studies show the Pfizer jab is said to be 100 per cent effective.
The DHA said on Sunday, May 23 that parents could book their children in for their doses of the Pfizer vaccine in Dubai centres using the DHA app. The DHA listed a number of hospitals administering the jab to the 12 to 15 year old age group.
Parents can book slots via the DHA app
Asha Susan Philip, a nurse with Dubai Health Authority, receives the Pfizer vaccine. On Tuesday, Abu Dhabi also approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use in the emirate.
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A child, 9, is held by her mother as she receives the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine during a clinical trial for children at Duke University in the US. In the UAE, those who are 16 and above are eligible to receive the vaccine. Reuters
The Pfizer vaccine will be available at select clinics in Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Dhafrah, by appointment only. Reuters
Dubai opens Pfizer Covid vaccine bookings for 12-15 age group
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DHA releases list of centres that offer the vaccine to kids.
Authorities in Dubai have opened up Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine appointments to those aged between 12 and 15 years.
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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said on Sunday that parents can book appointments for their kids via the DHA app.
Facilities that will provide the vaccine to 12-15 year olds and how to book an appointment pic.twitter.com/cn2dsxorsv
- (@DHA Dubai) May 23, 2021
The UAE s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) had recently approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the 12-15 age group. This came after studies showed that the Pfizer jab is 100 per cent effective in kids aged 12-15.