How can I book an appointment?

You can simply visit the nearest public health centre near you to open a file.

The easiest way to find the health centre nearest to you is to call DHA on 800 342 or check out the complete list here.

What documents do I need?

Take the following documents with you:

1. Passport and visa page copy of both parents.
2. Emirates ID copy of both parents.
3. Baby’s passport copy with visa or entry permit.
4. Birth certificate of your child.
5. Vaccination book of your child.
6. One passport size photograph of your child.
7. Tenancy contract or latest Dewa bill

IMPORTANT NOTE:

While the vaccinations are provided free of cost, Dubai residents need to get a health card made, which costs Dh120 and is valid for one year.
At the registration desk, once you provide all the necessary documents, you will get a health card and a vaccination card. You can then book an appointment for the next vaccine for your child. You can also call the DHA hotline to book an appointment.

Charges:

• Dh120 to get a health card, which is valid for one year.
• If the health card is stolen or lost, another card is re-issued for Dh70.
• To renew your health card, you need to make a payment of Dh120.

While it is important to vaccinate your children on time, if the child is having a high fever or a major illness, you can call the call centre to reschedule the appointment at the next available slot.

However, the next slot might not be available immediately and you may need to wait a few weeks.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For walk-in services, make sure you arrive an hour before the closing time of any shift. For your scheduled appointments, make sure you arrive 20 minutes before time.

Number to call

• For all DHA related queries, call their 24x7 toll free number on 800 342 (800 DHA)
• You can also download the DHA app to receive updates and notifications on your appointments.

Abu Dhabi

The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has a massive vaccination awareness campaign under the theme “Vaccination is essential” emphasising the importance of vaccination to prevent diseases in the community, promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages, increases public awareness of the latest vaccination programs and new vaccines introduced by HAAD, and enhances the healthcare professionals’ role to be a vaccine advocate.

How can I register?

As health insurance in Abu Dhabi is mandatory, you need to have a valid insurance card. Once you have a valid insurance card, call Abu Dhabi Health Services Seha on 800 50 to book an appointment.

Where should I go?

There are 34 HAAD public health centres that provide immunisation services. To find the one closest to you, click here.

What documents do I need?

Take the following documents with you when you visit the health centre:

1. Valid insurance card
2. Vaccination card
3. Original birth certificate or original passport or Emirates ID of the child

Charges:

• As long as the residents have the mandatory health insurance, there is no charge that residents need to pay for vaccinations.

Number to call:

• For all Abu Dhabi Health Services- Seha – related queries, call their toll free number on 800 50.

Other emirates

The emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain come under the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) and you can visit the Mohap health centre closest to you to get your child/children vaccinated.

Which documents would I need?

To open a vaccination file at a health centre, you will need to take the following documents:

1. Baby’s birth certificate
2. Tenancy contract
3. Parents’ Emirates ID

Where should I go?

Call the Ministry of Health and prevention on 800 11111 to find the medical health centre closest to you, or click here for a list of all the medical health centres.

Once you visit the centre, simply provide all the documents and you will be given an appointment at the next available slot.

Charges

There are no charges for opening a file or for getting vaccines which are part of the National Immunisation Programme

Number to call:

• For all Ministry of Health and Prevention related queries, call their toll free number on 800 11111.

Apart from these vaccination, many health centres also provide the following vaccines:

1. Influenza vaccines, popularly known as ‘flu shots’.
2. Vaccination for Haj and Umrah
3. Travel vaccinations, which are required or recommended before travelling to certain countries. Contact your nearest health centre, or any of the relevant health authorities’ toll free numbers to find out if you should get yourself vaccinated before travelling.

With the UAE's focus on healthcare, it could not be simpler to ensure your child's health and safety. Take advantage of the free public health services to live a healthier life in the country.