All about infant vaccinations in Dubai

• List of Required Vaccines 
• DHA Immunisation Schedule
• Free Vaccinations for Babies
• Where to Get Vaccinated?
• FAQs

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has a robust immunisation policy to reduce the number of vaccine-preventable diseases. This policy is part of the UAE’s successful National Immunisation Programme. Ensuring your baby gets the right immunisations and vaccines in Dubai is essential. Whether you’re soon welcoming a new baby or preparing for upcoming booster injections for your kids, it’s important to understand the vaccination process for babies in Dubai.

Here’s a quick guide on the process of immunisation for a baby in Dubai, including the best places to get free vaccinations.

Disclaimer: The information mentioned in this article has been referenced from DHA’s Immunisation Guidelines. If you have any questions related to the immunisation for a baby in Dubai, please contact DHA on 800-342. 

LIST OF REQUIRED VACCINATIONS FOR BABIES IN DUBAI

The list of recommended vaccinations for a baby in Dubai covered by the immunisation programme approved by Dubai Health Authority in the UAE includes:

Vaccines for Infants in Dubai

• BCG
• Hep.B (1st Dose)

Vaccines for 2-Month-Old-Babies

• Hexavalent vaccine (DTaP, Hib, IPV (1st Dose) , Hep.B (2nd Dose))
• PCV (Pneumococcal conjugate Vaccine) (1st Dose)
• Rota virus vaccine (1st Dose)

Vaccines for 4-Month-Old-Babies

• Hexavalent vaccine (DTaP, Hib, IPV (2nd Dose), Hep.B (3rd Dose))
• PCV (Pneumococcal conjugate Vaccine) (2nd Dose)
• Rota virus vaccine (2nd Dose)

Vaccines for 6-Month-Old-Babies

• Pentavalent vaccine (DTP, Hib (3rd Dose), Hep.B (4th Dose))
• OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)
• PCV (Pneumococcal conjugate Vaccine) (3rd Dose)
• Rota virus vaccine (3rd Dose)

Vaccines for babies in Dubai for up to 12-Month-old

• MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) (1st Dose)
• Chicken Pox (Varicella vaccine 1st Dose)

Vaccines for 18-Month-Old-Babies

• Pentaxim vaccine (DTaP, Hib, IPV) (4th Dose)
• OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) (1st Booster Dose)
• MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) (2nd Dose)

Vaccines for kids aged 5 to 6-years-old

• DTaP (Diphtheria، acellular Pertussis، Tetanus) (IPV (5th dose))
• OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) (2nd Booster Dose)
• Chicken Pox (Varicella vaccine 2nd Dose)

DHA IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE

According to DHA’s immunisation guide, these inoculations for a baby in Dubai should begin at birth with booster shots being given up to Grade 11, depending on the number of courses required for the body to develop the antibodies required to fight such diseases. 

DHA IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 0-6 YEARS 

Here is this schedule for the required vaccinations for a baby in Dubai based on their age.

• At birth: BCG, Hep B. 
• Two months: DTaP, Hib, Hep B, IPV, PCV.    
• Four months: DPT, Hib, Hep B, OPV, PCV.    
• Six months: DPT, Hib, Hep B, OPV, PCV.    
• 12 months: MMR, Varicella.    
• 18 months: DTaP, Hib, OPV, PCV.    
• Five to six years: DPT, OPV, MMR, Varicella. 

DHA IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE FOR PERSONS AGED 7-18 YEARS   

This is the vaccination schedule in Dubai that parents have to be mindful of, once the child completes six years. 

• Those who have completed the recommended childhood DTP/DTaP vaccination series will need to get the Td/ Tdap booster shots at age 11–12.    
• If they have not been previously vaccinated, children will need to get immunisation doses for the Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) at the age of 11-12 years and at the age 13–18 years. Another alternative to this is the Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4).    
• If your children have not been vaccinated already, they should also be immunised for Hepatitis B with a 3-dose series and Varicella with a 2-dose vaccine cycle.

HOW TO GET FREE VACCINATIONS FOR BABIES IN DUBAI?

Inoculations for a baby in Dubai can be carried out at public healthcare centres or private hospitals in Dubai. Private hospitals charge a fee for infant vaccinations in Dubai, however, most insurance providers cover this cost.  

Free vaccination for babies is carried out at all the public healthcare centres and government hospitals in Dubai.

In order to get a free vaccination for a baby in Dubai, residents need to get a health card issued for the child. Visit the registration desk at any of the below-mentioned healthcare centres with the necessary documents. 

For a fee of AED 120, a health card and a vaccination card will be issued for the child. The Dubai health card is valid for one year.

Here are the documents required to issue a child health card in Dubai. Prior to issuing the health card, expat residents will have to follow the steps to register a baby’s birth in Dubai.

• Passport and visa page copy of both parents.
• Emirates ID copy of both parents.
• Baby’s passport copy with visa or entry permit.
• Birth certificate of the child.
• Vaccination book of the child.
• One passport size photograph of your child.
• Tenancy contract or latest DEWA bill

DHA-APPROVED CLINICS FOR INFANT VACCINATION IN DUBAI

Here is the list of the DHA’s public healthcare centres that provide vaccinations for babies in Dubai. 

FAQs

WHICH HOSPITALS OFFER FREE VACCINATION FOR BABIES IN DUBAI?

All public healthcare centres and government hospitals offer free immunisation vaccinations in Dubai. However, parents will need to apply for a health card and vaccination card, which costs AED 120. 

WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR A HEALTH CARD IN DUBAI?

Parents can register for a health card at any of DHA’s public healthcare centres in Dubai. 

I NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BABY VACCINATION IN DUBAI, WHO CAN I CONTACT?

You can call DHA on their 24/7 hotline at 800-342.

The process to get a child vaccinated in Dubai is pretty straightforward. Dubai has an excellent healthcare ecosystem with a fine selection of acclaimed healthcare groups. Here is a list of the best hospitals in Dubai that offer expectant mothers the best service.

You can also consider these children’s hospitals in Dubai which offer most of the vaccines detailed above. Besides the hospitals, there are also many clinics in Dubai that offer specialised care for a range of medical needs.

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