Abu Dhabi offers free Sinopharm vaccine booster dose to those eligible - GulfToday

Abu Dhabi offers free Sinopharm vaccine booster dose to those eligible

  • 29 May 2021
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As part of continuous efforts to protect public health, the Department of Health — Abu Dhabi (DoH) is offering a free Sinopharm booster dose to those who received their second dose at least six months ago.

The free booster is available by walk-in at any of the 100+ vaccination centres across Abu Dhabi. To find your nearest vaccination centre, visit doh.gov.ae.

Earlier, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi has announced the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available via walk-in at more than 100 vaccination centres across the emirate.

The vaccine is available for all unvaccinated citizens and residents aged 12 and above.

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