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Sinopharm vaccine booster dose: When can you get it?

Dr Farida Al Hosani answers questions on the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

Published: June 03, 2021 18:59 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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On May 29, the Abu Dhabi Department of Health announced that it is offering a free Sinopharm booster dose to those who received their second dose at least six months ago. — Read the detailed announcement here: gulfnews.com/1.79544777 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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“The free booster is available by walk-in at any of the 100+ vaccination centres across Abu Dhabi,” the department said in an announcement on its official social media accounts. — According to DOH, the jabs are available on a walk-in basis. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Living in UAE of gulfnews.com spoke with Dr Farida Al Hosani, Department Manager, Communicable Diseases in Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and Official Spokesperson for the Health Sector in the UAE, on all that people need to know about getting the Sinopharm booster dose. — Image Credit: Supplied

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If someone has received the second dose of Sinopharm six months ago, what is the time period within which they can get the booster dose? Dr Farida: To receive a third dose of the Sinopharm vaccine, a minimum interval of six months is required following the second dose. — Image Credit: AFP

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For the walk-in facility, what documents should the people carry? Dr Farida: Both the Emirates ID and Al Hosn app are required to complete the registration and documentation process. Having the Al Hosn app is important to quickly verify the vaccination status of the applicants. — As it is a walk-in facility that is being offered by DOH, is it necessary to have the Alhosn app installed on your phone to show your vaccine records? Or is the Emirates ID sufficient? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Is there any advice you would like to give to people regarding the process for getting the booster dose? Dr Farida: A booster dose of the Sinopharm vaccine can be given six months after the second dose. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Those requesting the booster dose will be assessed by the medical team at the vaccination centre to ensure their eligibility. Priority for the third dose will initially be given to senior citizens and people with chronic diseases. — Image Credit: AFP

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