Covid vaccine in UAE: Can former coronavirus patients take the jab?

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Dubai - All your Covid-19 jab queries answered

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Published: Thu 7 Jan 2021, 9:49 PM

Last updated: Fri 8 Jan 2021, 3:09 PM

More than 60,000 UAE residents had taken the Covid-19 jab in 24 hours in the authorities’ latest count on Thursday. This takes the country’s total number of vaccinations to 887,697 since the nationwide campaign started in December.

The UAE has so far vaccinated around eight per cent of its population and plans are afoot to cover more than half by the end of March. This, experts said, will keep the momentum for the UAE’s move towards herd immunity. Recently, the country has recorded more cases than usual, which authorities said could be attributed to the increased movement of people.


In an awareness guide that the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) released, the authority said the vaccine is currently “the best, safest and most effective method” to control the Covid-19 pandemic and stop the virus from spreading.

All your Covid-19 jab queries answered:


Your family physician will guide you on the safety of taking the vaccine.

1-Vaccine excluded groups

> Children below 18 years

> People with an immunodeficiency disease

> Nursing mothers

> Pregnant women

> Those who are allergic to any vaccine, food, medicine or substance OR those who carry a self-injectable adrenaline

> Women planning to get pregnant in the near future (3 months from the date of taking the vaccine)

2- Potential side effects after taking the jab

> Muscle pain

> Joint pain

> Vomiting and diarrhoea

> Shivering

> Fatigue and headaches

> Pain, swelling or redness at the injection-site

> Fever

3-I am on multiple medications, is it safe to take the Covid-19 vaccine?

Your family physician will guide you on the safety of taking the vaccine. Provide your physician with your detailed medical history and list of medications. In addition, please make sure you inform your physician if you are allergic to any drugs or have any other allergies.

4-Can I stop wearing a facemask after taking the vaccine?

No, you still need to keep wearing the facemask and you must follow all precautionary measures unless there is another official instruction or announcement from the health authorities in this regard.

5-Am I exempt from taking a PCR test for travel purposes or pre-surgical procedures in Dubai if I have taken the vaccine?

No, you are not exempt. For the time being, everyone is required to follow policies and regulations that are related to Covid-19 testing and screening in Dubai.

6-I might not be in Dubai to take my second dose of the vaccine. Can I reschedule my vaccine for another day?

It is strongly recommended to complete the vaccine course and abide by the scheduled time to ensure that you receive the maximum benefit of the vaccine.

7-I took a different Covid-19 vaccine recently, is it safe to take another one as well?

No. It is NOT safe to take a different type of Covid-19 vaccination.

8-Can a person who was infected with Covid-19 take the vaccine?

Yes, but the person needs to take the vaccination after three months from the date of infection of the virus.

Note: The body develops antibodies after getting Covid; therefore, the chances for reinfection are very low.

reporters@khaleejtimes.com


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