The Ministry of Health and Community Protection, in cooperation with health authorities, announced the start of providing a vaccination service for the “Pfizer Bionic” vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years. The vaccine is given in two doses, with an interval of 21 days between the first and second doses. This action comes within the framework of the recovery plan pursued by the UAE in the face of the “Covid-19” pandemic, and an affirmation of its proactive approach to caring for the health and safety of community members.
The Ministry confirmed that the vaccine for the age group of 5-11 years is optional and not mandatory, explaining that this decision was made based on the results of clinical studies, and the strict evaluation followed globally and locally, which complies with the approved international regulations. Where vaccinations are safe and effective, and one of the best tools to protect society and help in enhancing immunity, providing prevention of complications of the disease and admission to hospitals and intensive care, especially in light of the emergence of new mutations.
Hussein Abdel Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, Head of the National Committee for the Application of International Health Regulations and Pandemic Control, confirmed that clinical trials have proven the safety of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years, and therefore it was recently approved by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection. For several decades, children around the world have been receiving safe vaccines against multiple diseases and viruses. Covid-19 vaccines, including Pfizer, do not differ in the way they work from these vaccines.
Encouraging families to vaccinate their children
He pointed out that this decision came after a scientific and accurate study and represents an advanced step in the way of recovering from the pandemic and immunizing the widest segments of society, and he encouraged parents to go to the centers for providing vaccines with their children.
The efficiency of the UAE in responding to the pandemic
Dr. Al Rand explained that the UAE topped the global indicators in the efficiency of responding to the pandemic, with the guidance and support of the leadership, with the health authorities continuing their exceptional efforts in the national campaign for vaccination against Covid-19, early detection of cases and rapid intervention to prevent its complications, and the state has one of the fastest vaccination campaigns, It is an achievement that is credited to the UAE, which affirms day after day that it is one of the most important successful global models.
The Ministry of Health and Community Protection, in cooperation with health authorities, announced the start of providing a vaccination service for the “Pfizer Bionic” vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years. The vaccine is given in two doses, with an interval of 21 days between the first and second doses. This action comes within the framework of the recovery plan pursued by the UAE in the face of the “Covid-19” pandemic, and an affirmation of its proactive approach to caring for the health and safety of community members.
The Ministry confirmed that the vaccine for the age group of 5-11 years is optional and not mandatory, explaining that this decision was made based on the results of clinical studies, and the strict evaluation followed globally and locally, which complies with the approved international regulations. Where vaccinations are safe and effective, and one of the best tools to protect society and help in enhancing immunity, providing prevention of complications of the disease and admission to hospitals and intensive care, especially in light of the emergence of new mutations.
Hussein Abdel Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, Head of the National Committee for the Application of International Health Regulations and Pandemic Control, confirmed that clinical trials have proven the safety of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years, and therefore it was recently approved by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection. For several decades, children around the world have been receiving safe vaccines against multiple diseases and viruses. Covid-19 vaccines, including Pfizer, do not differ in the way they work from these vaccines.
Encouraging families to vaccinate their children
He pointed out that this decision came after a scientific and accurate study and represents an advanced step in the way of recovering from the pandemic and immunizing the widest segments of society, and he encouraged parents to go to the centers for providing vaccines with their children.
The efficiency of the UAE in responding to the pandemic
Dr. Al Rand explained that the UAE topped the global indicators in the efficiency of responding to the pandemic, with the guidance and support of the leadership, with the health authorities continuing their exceptional efforts in the national campaign for vaccination against Covid-19, early detection of cases and rapid intervention to prevent its complications, and the state has one of the fastest vaccination campaigns, It is an achievement that is credited to the UAE, which affirms day after day that it is one of the most important successful global models.
The Ministry of Health and Community Protection, in cooperation with health authorities, announced the start of providing a vaccination service for the “Pfizer Bionic” vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years. The vaccine is given in two doses, with an interval of 21 days between the first and second doses. This action comes within the framework of the recovery plan pursued by the UAE in the face of the “Covid-19” pandemic, and an affirmation of its proactive approach to caring for the health and safety of community members.
The Ministry confirmed that the vaccine for the age group of 5-11 years is optional and not mandatory, explaining that this decision was made based on the results of clinical studies, and the strict evaluation followed globally and locally, which complies with the approved international regulations. Where vaccinations are safe and effective, and one of the best tools to protect society and help in enhancing immunity, providing prevention of complications of the disease and admission to hospitals and intensive care, especially in light of the emergence of new mutations.
Hussein Abdel Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, Head of the National Committee for the Application of International Health Regulations and Pandemic Control, confirmed that clinical trials have proven the safety of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years, and therefore it was recently approved by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection. For several decades, children around the world have been receiving safe vaccines against multiple diseases and viruses. Covid-19 vaccines, including Pfizer, do not differ in the way they work from these vaccines.
Encouraging families to vaccinate their children
He pointed out that this decision came after a scientific and accurate study and represents an advanced step in the way of recovering from the pandemic and immunizing the widest segments of society, and he encouraged parents to go to the centers for providing vaccines with their children.
The efficiency of the UAE in responding to the pandemic
Dr. Al Rand explained that the UAE topped the global indicators in the efficiency of responding to the pandemic, with the guidance and support of the leadership, with the health authorities continuing their exceptional efforts in the national campaign for vaccination against Covid-19, early detection of cases and rapid intervention to prevent its complications, and the state has one of the fastest vaccination campaigns, It is an achievement that is credited to the UAE, which affirms day after day that it is one of the most important successful global models.
The Ministry of Health and Community Protection, in cooperation with health authorities, announced the start of providing a vaccination service for the “Pfizer Bionic” vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years. The vaccine is given in two doses, with an interval of 21 days between the first and second doses. This action comes within the framework of the recovery plan pursued by the UAE in the face of the “Covid-19” pandemic, and an affirmation of its proactive approach to caring for the health and safety of community members.
The Ministry confirmed that the vaccine for the age group of 5-11 years is optional and not mandatory, explaining that this decision was made based on the results of clinical studies, and the strict evaluation followed globally and locally, which complies with the approved international regulations. Where vaccinations are safe and effective, and one of the best tools to protect society and help in enhancing immunity, providing prevention of complications of the disease and admission to hospitals and intensive care, especially in light of the emergence of new mutations.
Hussein Abdel Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, Head of the National Committee for the Application of International Health Regulations and Pandemic Control, confirmed that clinical trials have proven the safety of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years, and therefore it was recently approved by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection. For several decades, children around the world have been receiving safe vaccines against multiple diseases and viruses. Covid-19 vaccines, including Pfizer, do not differ in the way they work from these vaccines.
Encouraging families to vaccinate their children
He pointed out that this decision came after a scientific and accurate study and represents an advanced step in the way of recovering from the pandemic and immunizing the widest segments of society, and he encouraged parents to go to the centers for providing vaccines with their children.
The efficiency of the UAE in responding to the pandemic
Dr. Al Rand explained that the UAE topped the global indicators in the efficiency of responding to the pandemic, with the guidance and support of the leadership, with the health authorities continuing their exceptional efforts in the national campaign for vaccination against Covid-19, early detection of cases and rapid intervention to prevent its complications, and the state has one of the fastest vaccination campaigns, It is an achievement that is credited to the UAE, which affirms day after day that it is one of the most important successful global models.