MOHAP has explained the booster dose requirement for Sinopharm, Pfizer and Sputnik.
Considering the current situation, it is mandatory to get the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine if you have received both doses. But the question is how long you should wait before you are eligible to receive a booster dose, based on the vaccine you have received earlier. For that the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has issued the guidelines which is posted on the Ministry’s social media channels on Wednesday, January 5.
When you should get a booster dose?
MOHAP has provided the time period and age group eligibility for the booster dose depending upon the vaccine you have originally received.
Sinopharm
- If your previous vaccine is Sinopharm then MOHAP has provided two different time periods as per your age and health.
- People above the age of 16 years old with chronic diseases and people above 50 years of age can take booster dose of Sinopahrm after three months.
- The people above the age of 16 years, and don't have any comorbidities should receive their booster shot after six months.
- People who have taken the Sinopharm vaccine, can get a booster dose of the same vaccine or a different vaccine.
Pfizer-BioNTech
For those who initially received the Pfizer and BioNTech, all the peoples above the age of 18, will get one booster dose of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine after six months from the date of their second dose.
Sputnik V
For the individuals who at first got the Sputnik V vaccine, the booster dose is due six months after the date of their second dose. This is applicable for all people over the age of 18 years, who will get one booster shot of Sputnik V.
Why the booster dose is important?
The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and health authorities around the UAE have urged residents and citizens to have a booster dose, and have emphasized its significance in increasing the society’s immunity against COVID-19 variants and genetic mutations.
How to book an appointment for a booster dose?
You can book an appointment for covid19 booster dose through Dubai Health Authority (DHA), SEHA (Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company) or Emirates Health Services (EHS).
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How do I book an appointment for COVID-19 booster shot in Dubai?
Pfizer – BioNtech booster doses are available by appointment basis only. You can book appointments through the DHA app or by calling the DHA contact centre – 800342.
Documents Required:
For booster dose at a DHA vaccination centre, you have to provide the following documents:
For Emiratis
Emirates ID
For Dubai visa holders
Emirates ID
Passport + Dubai visa copy
Steps to book an appointment for booster dose through the DHA App:
1. Your MRN is required when booking your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
(How to create MRN)
2. Visit the DHA website or this direct link - https://bit.ly/MRN_E
3. Enter your Emirates ID number.
4. Enter the OTP received to your registered mobile number.
5. Enter your details.
6. Submit your request.
COVID-19 Vaccination Centres for Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot at DHA (Location and Contact Details):
One Central COVID-19 Vaccination Centre
Al Garhoud Medical Fitness Centre
Al Karama Medical Fitness Centre
Albiet Metwahid Hall in Al Warqa
How to book an appointment for booster dose through EHS?
If you live in Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman or Fujairah, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and booster dose through EHS vaccination centres. There are more than 20 EHS vaccination centres:
List of EHS COVID-19 vaccination centres UAE (Location and Contact Details):
The vaccination centers runs by EHS covers six emirates: Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Fujairah.
Dubai
Al Ittihad Tent: Saturday to Thursday 8am -5pm
Dubai Mall Zabeel: 9am-6pm
Al Lussily Health Center: 8am -5pm
Sharjah
Umm Al Quwain
Al Bait Metwahhed: Saturday to Thursday from 8am -5pm
Ras Al Khaimah
Noura Bin Sultan Center: Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 2pm
Al Bait Almotwahid Hall of Ras Al Khaimah: 8am to 3pm
Ras Al Khaimah Sport Hall: 8am -8pm. Saturday timings are: 8am to 4pm.
Public Health Center-Al Qosaydat: 7.30am to 2.30pm
Ajman
Sheikh Khalifa Hall Albait Metwahhed: Saturday to Thursday from 10am to 7pm
Indian Association: 10am to 7pm
Al Tanmya Hall-Al Jerf: 10am to 7pm
Ajman Society of Social and Cultural Development: Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm (Until 30th of December 2021)
Fujairah
Al Bait Metwahhed Hall: Saturday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm
Dibba Exhibition Centre: 9am to 5pm
COVID-19 Center in Public Health Center-Kalba
The opening hours for COVID-19 vaccine centres in Sharjah are Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm.
To book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at an EHS facility, you would have to call the EHS hotline - 800 8877 – or through the COVID-19 EHS application, which is accessible for Apple, Android and Huawei devices
Follow these steps to book an appointment through the toll-free number:
1. Call 800 8877.
2. Press 1 for Arabic or 2 for English.
3. After selecting your preferred language, press 1 for appointment booking services.
4. You will then be transferred to an operator, who will book your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Follow these steps to book an appointment through the EHS app:
To book an appointment online download the app ‘Covid-19 EHS’ and follow these steps:
1. click on ‘Book Vaccine Appointment’, which is a light pink tab.
2. There will be three options:
- Citizens, Residents and Students.
- Senior Citizens at home vaccination.
- Bulk appointment for companies.
3. Choose the category according to you.
4. click on the ‘Citizens, Residents and Students’ option.
5. Then click on the ‘Book Appointment’ tab.
6. Then, you will have to choose your ‘appointments category’. There are six options:
- Booster dose
- GCC Nationals
- Resident
- Student (12 years and above)
- UAE Nationals
- Worker
7. Choose the vaccine you prefer. There are three vaccine choices:
- Sinopharm BIBP (inactivated) - Sinopharm BIBP COVID-19 vaccine.
- Sinopharm HYT (inactivated) – Hayat-Vax. Hayat Vax is COVID-19 vaccine manufactured in the UAE.
- Sinopharm HYT (inactivated) – Hayat-Vax. Hayat Vax is COVID-19 vaccine manufactured in the UAE.
8. After choosing your preferred vaccine, fill the application form. Enter the following information:
- First name
- Last name
- Date of Birth
- Emirates ID number
- Mobile number
9. Then click ‘Next’ and fill out the second part of the application form:
- Choose your Emirate.
- Select the dates within which you would prefer to get the vaccine. If you don’t choose your preferred dates, the app will.
- Click the confirm tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Your vaccine appointment is now officially scheduled. You will receive an SMS on your registered mobile number stating your name, date, time and location of the vaccine appointment.
How to book an appointment for COVID-19 booster dose in Abu Dhabi?
In Abu Dhabi (DoH) The Department of Health, is providing COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to senior citizens, children and residents at all SEHA vaccination centres.
How to book a COVID-19 booster dose appointment on the SEHA app:
1. Download the ‘SEHA’ app on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Open the app, and click on the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment icon.
3. After that, you will be given with three options.
- Sinopharm vaccine
- Pfizer BioNTech
- Booster
For booster dose choose the ‘booster’ category and then click Next.
4. After that, fill out the application form:
- Date of Birth
- Which vaccine you have taken earlier – Sinopharm or Pfizer-BioNTech.
- How many doses you already have (number of doses).
- Fill in the date of your second dose.
5. After the application form is filled, you will be getting a list COVID-19 vaccination centres in Abu Dhabi as well as the option to receive either the Sinopharm or Pfizer booster shot.
6. Fill in the second part of the application form – ‘Patient Details’ – where you would need to enter the following details:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Mobile Number
- Email address
- Emirates ID
7. Select Save and book the vaccine appointment by choosing the following:
- Select the available dates within which you would prefer to get the vaccine.
Choose your city – Abu Dhabi
- If you have chosen the Pfizer booster dose, it is only available to Abu Dhabi residents but Sinopharm is available in other emirates.
- If you choose Pfizer booster dose, there will only be one location for the vaccination centre – SEHA COVID-19 Vaccination Centre – Abu Dhabi (Zayed Port). Sinopharm has more location options.
Tap on Search. You will then get different time slots at the vaccine centres. Once you have chosen your preferred timing, click on the green tab labelled – ‘Book now’.
- Once you have completed the appointment booking process, you will get an OTP (One Time Password) on your registered mobile number verifying your identity and appointment.
- Once that is completed, your appointment is done, and the app will show the date, time and location of the vaccine appointment and the type of vaccine booster dose you will receive.
SEHA COVID-19 vaccination centres UAE (Location and Contact Details):
Madinat Khalifa Healthcare Center
Madinat Mohamed Bin Zayed Healthcare Center
Al Mushrif Children's Specialty Center
Al Zafaranah Diagnostic & Screening Center
SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center - Al Bahia
SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center - Al Wathba
SEHA Drive Through Screening Center – Al Manhal
SEHA Drive Through Screening Center – Rabdan
SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center - Al Shamkha
SEHA Drive-Through Screening Center - Al Madina