The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that bookings for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the age group of 12 to 15 years have opened.
Individuals can now book their slots for the vaccine via the Dubai Health Authority App.
Individuals with chronic illnesses, health conditions, or live with vulnerable family members should get vaccinated to protect themselves from the virus.
Children that have the virus, those that need specialised treatment for COVID-19, and those that have allergic reactions to vaccines are not eligible to take the vaccine.
Information on the child's medical history, weak immune system and were sick or had fever three days prior to taking the vaccine must be given to the healthcare provider.
DHA facilities that are administering the vaccines include Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Hatta Hospital alomg with Al Barsha, Al Mizhar and Zabeel Primary Healthcare Centres.