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Where to get the flu shot in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Public health centres and clinics have started giving the flu shot, which is free for some

Published: October 07, 2020 16:51 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Flu season is here and if you were confused about where you can get a flu vaccine, here is all you need to know for the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. — Where can you get a flu vaccine in Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Image Credit: Stock image

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Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs, causing mild to severe illness. — What is the flu? Image Credit: Stock image

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According to Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DoH), influenza seasons starts as early as October. A flu vaccine provides protection from some strains of the influenza virus for six months to a year. — Why you should take the flu shot every year. Image Credit: Stock image

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While many private healthcare providers have been providing the flu shot to patients, the UAE’s public healthcare centres also offer the service at minimal or no cost. — Public and private healthcare centres are providing the flu vaccine in the UAE. Image Credit: Stock image

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In Dubai, DHA will provide flu vaccine from October 8 at some healthcare centres. — Where you can get the flu shot in Dubai. Image Credit: Stock image

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1. Emiratis 2. Elders above 65 years 3. Children under five years 4. Pregnant women 5. People of determination — Who gets the vaccine for free in Dubai. Image Credit: Stock image

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Cost of vaccine in Dubai: Dh50 — Image Credit: Stock image

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- Jumeirah Lake Towers - Uptown Mirdif - City Walk (Smart Salem Centre) — These centres are accepting walk-in patients for flu shots Image Credit: Stock image

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- Al Badaa - Al Lusaily - Al Mankhool - Al Safa — Centres where you need to book an appointment. Image Credit: Stock image

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- Nad Al Sheba - Zabeel - Mizhar - Al Twar - Al Mamzar (women and children only) — Centres where you need to book an appointment. Image Credit: Stock image

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- Al Barsha - Nad Al Hamar — Even though these two centres are open 24x7, flu shots will only be given Sunday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 9.30pm, like the other centres mentioned above. Image Credit: Stock image

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You can apply for the health card at a public health centre or by visiting www.dha.gov.ae — You need to have a DHA health card. Image Credit: Stock image

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Dh120 for children Dh320 for expatriates aged 18 and above — Cost of DHA health card. Image Credit: Stock image

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To book an appointment at a primary healthcare centre, you would need to call 800 342. — How to book an appointment Image Credit: Stock image

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Abu Dhabi's Department of Health also provided information regarding the flu vaccine. — Where you can get the flu shot in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Stock image

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The flu vaccine is free for Abu Dhabi residents at government healthcare centres. — Seha health centres are providing the flu vaccine free of cost. Image Credit: Stock image

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To book an appointment, call 80050. — How to book an appointment. Image Credit: Stock image

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