A Sinopharm vaccination for children between the ages of 3-17 has been recommended by the UAE Ministry of Health. Pfizer has already been approved by the Ministry of Health for youngsters aged 12 to 15 years. Children in the UAE have access to vaccines right now. Currently, only Sinopharm and Pfizer/BioNTech products are made available to Emirati citizens 18 and older.

Is vaccine mandatory in children’s health care?

It is mandatory and free to inoculate your children with COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates. The COVID-19 vaccine must be administered in both doses at least 28 days before a child is allowed to enter a school for in-class instruction. However, all children 16 years of age and older must be completely vaccinated.

What are the possible side effects of the medication you’re taking?

“Normal signals that your body is creating protection,” according to the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, which says side effects of COVID-19 immunizations should subside within a day or two. Among them are the following:

• Swelling and redness at the location of injection

• Discomfort

• Headache

• Lack of energy

Inflammation of the muscles

• Fever

• Chills

• Nausea

What must I do to vaccinate my child?

The Alison app must be downloaded and your child’s account must be registered using their Emirates ID. Take your child’s Emirates ID to a vaccination center in Abu Dhabi. Pre-booking is recommended at the majority of immunization centers in Abu Dhabi. There are however a handful of vaccination sites in Abu Dhabi where residents can simply walk in and obtain their children’s injections, regardless of whether they have an appointment.

Are youngsters safe from the Sinopharm vaccine’s side effects?

The vaccine was approved by the UAE after 900 youngsters in Abu Dhabi underwent a safety and efficacy assessment. COVID-19 variants are spreading over the world, and some of the new strains – like the delta version that has recently been detected in the UAE – are apparently more infectious to youngsters than prior strains. Ahead of the children’s return to school following the summer holiday, the approval has also been granted. School-going children, in general, tend to be susceptible to respiratory infections, thus the vaccination approval is intended to give an additional layer of protection when children and staff return to school.