The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has released approvals for a group of pharmacies in the emirate to administer seasonal influenza vaccines to eligible groups of the community.

By allowing pharmacies to administer the vaccine, DoH is continuing its efforts to increase the accessibility to preventive healthcare services, in order to maintain the health and safety of all community members and avoid the spread of the virus.

With several pharmacies approved to administer flu shots to date, DoH encourages members of the community to get vaccinated, as it is one of the most effective ways to prevent seasonal influenza.

The Department is working closely with pharmacies in different areas of the Emirate to ensure the availability of vaccines in primary neighbourhoods.

The pharmacies include Al Manara Pharmacy at YAS Mall, Al Thiqa Al Almyiah, Al Thiqa Al Dowaliah and different branches of Al Ain Pharmacy.

All individuals over the age of 18 are eligible for the influenza vaccine, which is free for Thiqa health insurance holders, health care professionals at high risk of infection, and pregnant women, as wella as elderly people over the age of 50 years old, Haj and Umrah pilgrims.