Ministry of Health announces the opening of the door for the public to receive an additional dose of "Sinopharma" vaccine

The UAE government held a periodic media briefing to introduce the latest developments and cases related to the emerging coronavirus in the country "Covid-19", during which it announced the adoption of the additional dose of the same vaccine six months after the second dose and opened the door for the public to receive an additional supportive dose of the Sinopharma vaccine for people. Those who received the vaccine previously and who completed more than 6 months on the second dose, indicating that more than 73.88% of the total eligible group in the country have been vaccinated.

In detail, the spokesperson for the health sector in the countries, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, confirmed that the success of the national vaccination campaign was based on a number of factors, the most important of which is the support of wise leadership, early preparation and planning, cooperation of strategic partners, the provision of an effective infrastructure for the health system, and the acceleration of the process of registering approved vaccines. In addition to the role of the media and awareness campaign, and the cooperation of community members by spreading positivity and the initiative to take the vaccine, noting that the Emirati efforts in the field of providing vaccines extended to include helping brotherly and friendly countries to overcome their health conditions, and to stand by them to reach the stage of recovery from the crisis.

Al Hosani said: “With the generous directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, President of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, and Honorary President of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority," Mother of the Nation ", the first phase of the program to vaccinate tens of thousands of refugees has been implemented. And the displaced in Jordan and Iraq through the Emirates Red Crescent.

Al Hosani indicated that more than 73.88% of the total eligible group in the country has been vaccinated, and they are people over the age of 16 16 years. In addition, 80.33% of the elderly age group of 60 years and over was vaccinated, which is the priority group being more vulnerable to disease and its complications, while the total number of doses that have been provided to date has reached more than 11 and a half million doses, and the rate of vaccine distribution has reached 117.23 doses per 100 people, and the additional dose of the same vaccine was approved six months after the second dose. While the number of examinations exceeded more than 47 million examinations, an achievement counted for the UAE, which is one of the most successful global models in the face of the pandemic.

She indicated that the analysis of the data of the national campaign for vaccination, it was noted that the effectiveness of vaccines contributed to reducing hospital admissions, reducing hospital stays and the need to use ventilators, which supports the acceleration of recovery and the reduction of the spread of the virus, and stressed that all vaccines are subject to Tight safety tests, and it goes through several stages, including clinical trials, before it is approved for use. The four vaccines available in the country were selected on the basis of accurate scientific foundations, and in accordance with the regulations and laws in force in the country, which meet all safety and security requirements.

Al Hosani announced the opening of the door for the public to receive an additional supportive dose of the Sinopharma vaccine for people who received the vaccine previously and who completed more than 6 months on the second dose, with priority given to the elderly and people with chronic diseases, noting that the competent national committees are constantly aware of global updates. Regarding vaccine development, it is evaluated periodically.

Vaccines are approved for full use or emergency use, according to the regulations and laws adopted in the country, after evaluating the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.

Al Hosani confirmed that the Ministry of Health and Prevention's approval of the emergency use of the Covid-19 (Pfizer-Biontech) vaccine for the age group between twelve to fifteen years came in line with the national plan for vaccination against Covid-19, and based on the results of clinical studies and the strict evaluation followed. For emergency use permit and local assessment in compliance with approved regulations.

She said: "This accreditation is an important step for national efforts to combat the Covid-19 virus to protect this age group, confirming the UAE's proactive approach and concern for the health and safety of all members of society," noting that expanding the scope of vaccination to include this group would open the door. To vaccinate a large number of citizens and residents in the country, and to vaccinate the largest segment of society, in a way that contributes to reaching the acquired immunity.

Al Hosani added: "Despite the low number of injuries among children, vaccination is very important in light of the gradual return of students to schools during the next year, so our message today to parents is to rest assured that vaccination will help all of us to feel safe and maintain the health and safety of our children." The vaccination of children is a fundamental issue, as it will relieve the burden on parents whose children are still pursuing their education from a distance, and I have called upon parents to take the initiative to vaccinate their children, in the interest of their health and safety. 

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