H1N1 vaccination process to cover all healthcare staff in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: In addition to procedures to control the spread of H1N1 infection, the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the regulatory body of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has issued a circular to all healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi on the H1N1 vaccination process of healthcare workers.

Healthcare facilities are to determine priority groups and organise the vaccination process to cover all its healthcare workers.

The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi has set a plan in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) to ensure the vaccination of all healthcare workers including those in the private sector.

For more information on H1N1 influenza, visit HAAD's website: www.haad.ae/h1n1 or call customer services call centre at HAAD on 800800 or the National Hotline for H1N1 influenza prevention on 800358