COVID-19: Sinopharm vaccine booster six months after second dose in UAE, says NCEMA

Abu Dhabi: As part of the UAE’s proactive strategy to provide maximum protection for society, an additional supportive dose of Sinopharm is now available for people who have received the vaccine previously and who have completed more than six months since the second dose, the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) tweeted on Tuesday.

The priority to receive an additional dose of Sinopharm is for senior citizens and people with chronic diseases, the authority said.

It said relevant national committees are constantly keeping pace with global updates regarding vaccine development and they are being evaluated periodically.

NCEMA said vaccines are approved for full use of emergency use, according to regulations adopted in the country after evaluating their safety and effectiveness.

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