Abu Dhabi: The Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), has announced that the H1N1 vaccine is now available for pregnant women.
The Authority called on all pregnant women to take the vaccine to avoid catching the H1N1 flu and protect their babies.
Zaid Al Siksek, CEO of HAAD said: "In line with the H1N1 national vaccination strategy and according to priority groups, the Health Authority — Abu Dhabi launched the H1N1 vaccination campaign in November by providing the vaccine to Haj pilgrims. Today we started the second phase of vaccination which covers pregnant women."
Pregnant women who are followed by governmental health care services are advised to get the vaccine at their antenatal clinics in the hospital or at Maternity and Child Healthcare Centre in Primary Healthcare Centre/Ambulatory Health Services.
Pregnant women followed up by the private sector are advised to get the vaccine at a number of clinics after showing a referral letter from their doctors. The vaccine is offered free.
Information
For more information on H1N1, visit HAAD's website: www.haad.ae/h1n1 or call customer services call centre at HAAD on 800800 or call the National Hotline for H1N1 prevention on 800358.
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