How to receive the free flu vaccine in Abu Dhabi
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As part of the UAE’s “Protect yourself, Protect your community” campaign, The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) will provide free flu vaccines in Abu Dhabi! The influenza vaccination will be available for both UAE Nationals and expat residents at select locations.
Read on to know more about the new initiative and how you can get the free flu vaccine in Abu Dhabi.
What is the free flu vaccine initiative by SEHA Abu Dhabi?
The free seasonal flu vaccination initiative by SEHA is part of the “Protect yourself, protect your community” campaign launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre.
The primary purpose of the joint public health campaign is to curb the spread of COVID-19 and create more awareness around the vaccine’s role in the prevention of seasonal flu. Moreover, the programme also aims to emphasise the importance of immunisation of employees, especially in the healthcare sector.
According to Dr Noura Al Ghaithi, the chief operations officer of ambulatory healthcare services in SEHA, “Both COVID-19 and influenza viruses exhibit similar symptoms, underlining the importance of getting immunized this year to stay protected and alleviate the pressure on the healthcare sector. When more people get vaccinated, healthcare professionals will be able to dedicate their efforts to manage the (challenges posed)…by COVID-19 and other critical medical conditions.”
Apart from the mentioned programme, the immunisation of all SEHA employees is also part of the annual campaign.
Who is eligible for the free flu vaccine in Abu Dhabi?
UAE Nationals and expat residents across Abu Dhabi are eligible to receive the free flu shot, as part the public health initiative.
How can I receive the vaccine in Abu Dhabi?
To receive free flu vaccinations in Abu Dhabi, residents in the capital can call SEHA via this number to book their appointments at any SEHA facility in the emirate:
- SEHA Contact: 800-50
“Vulnerable” patients who visit SEHA centres for COVID-19 tests have the option of receiving a free flu jab, there and then. A drive-through option is also available at select centres.
Employers who wish to acquire vaccinations for employees may get in touch with SEHA, using the contact details below:
- Companies in Abu Dhabi: +971-56-410-3180
- Companies in Al Ain: +971-56-218-7886
Al Dhafra community members can also receive the free flu vaccine in Abu Dhabi at Al Dhafra Hospitals. Appointments for this region can be booked via this number:
- Al Dhafra appointments: +971-2-807-0000
The vaccine will also be provided to:
- Families in Madinat Zayed at the Al Dhafra Family Medicine Centre
- Resident workers at Madinat Zayed Hospital, Al Mirfa, Liwa, Dalma, Ghayathi and Al Sila’a
As per the National Screening Campaign in Mussafah, employees of the companies in the area will receive the influenza vaccine after they undergo COVID-19 tests.
Can I receive the vaccine at home?
Apart from SEHA facilities, residents can also opt for the vaccine to be taken at home if required. Appointments for home services can be booked via the following:
- Home vaccinations contact: +971-2-111-7117
Are home vaccinations free too?
A service cost of AED 500 applies for those who opt to receive the vaccine at home. However, the fee remains the same regardless of the number of people being immunised.
Where can you get the free flu vaccine in Abu Dhabi?
Looking for places to get flu shot for free? Residents can visit these centres to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine in Abu Dhabi:
- Al Mushrif Children’s Specialty Centre, Al Zafarana Diagnostic and Screening Centre
- Al Bateen Healthcare Centre
- Al Madina Occupational Health Centre
These centres within the capital’s central region are also part of the free flu vaccine initiative in Abu Dhabi:
- Al Maqta Healthcare Centre
- Baniyas Healthcare Centre
- Al Bahia Healthcare Centre
- Al Falah Healthcare Centre
- Madinat Khalifa Healthcare Centre
- Al Samha Healthcare Centre
- Madinat Mohammed Bin Zayed Healthcare Centre
Other centres where the vaccine will be available include the following:
- Neima Healthcare Centre
- Remah Healthcare Centre
- Al Hayer Healthcare Centre
- Al Khazna Healthcare Centre
- Al Muwaiji Healthcare Centre
- Al Yahar Healthcare Centre
- Al-Hili Healthcare Centre
- Mezyad Healthcare Centre
- Al Muwaiji Healthcare Centre
- Al Quaa Healthcare Centre
- Al Shwaib Healthcare Centre
- Zakher Healthcare Centre
- Al Towayya Children’s Specialty Centre
- Al Khatim Healthcare Centre
- Al Jahili Healthcare Centre
- Sweihan Healthcare Centre
- Oud Al Touba Diagnostic and Screening Centre.
That’s our guide to the free flu vaccines in Abu Dhabi. This remarkable public health initiative can protect citizens and residents against the seasonal flu, and assist the fight against COVID-19. For more details on how the country is handling the pandemic, read up on coronavirus and the UAE.
If you like to know more about healthcare in the capital, learn about the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH), which is the official healthcare regulatory body in the emirate. Families may also consider the best hospitals and clinics in Abu Dhabi for all of their medical needs. Moreover, if you would rather not venture outdoors, you can always rely on top online pharmacies in Abu Dhabi to have your medicines delivered to you.
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