Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the launch of its Seasonal Influenza Campaign.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Farida Al Khaja, CEO of DHA’s Clinical Support Services and Nursing Sector said that the campaign aims to encourage more members of the community to get vaccinated, especially those who are at a higher risk of developing influenza complications.
DHA announced that it now offering seasonal influenza vaccinations across its primary health care centres and medical fitness centres for Dhs 50 for all Dubai residents and free of charge for Emirati nationals and residents aged 65 and above, children under five, pregnant women and people of determination.
DHA is offering vaccinations on walk-in basis in three DHA Medical Fitness Centres in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Uptown Mirdif and City Walk (Smart Salem Centre) from Sunday to Thursday from 7.00am to 7.30pm.
Dr Al Khaja said that Emiratis and residents can also call 800DHA (800342) to book an appointment to get vaccinated across a number of DHA Primary Healthcare Centres including Al Badaa, Al Lusaily, Al Mankhool, Al Safa, Nad Al Sheba, Zabeel, Mizhar and Twar primary health care centres that are open Sunday to Thursday from 7.30am to 9.30pm.
Al Mamzar Health Centre, for women and pregnant women only is also open from 7.30am to 9.30pm. Al Barsha and Nad Al Hamr 24/7 centres will only offer vaccination services between 7.30am to 9.30pm.
For further information on the locations and timings of DHA’s vaccination services contact 800DHA (800342).