The COVID-19 booster shots can be administered to high-risk individuals in the UAE three months after their second dose.
Those in the high-risk category include senior citizens and individuals with chronic diseases.
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The other residents will be eligible to get the booster shots six months after the second dose.
Experts have said that the booster shots will provide immunity, especially against the new virus strains. The bookings for the booster shots can be made via the Ministry of Health and Prevention website or the official COVID-19 app.
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Over 79 per cent of UAE residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine and nearly 71 per cent have received both doses.
More than 16.88 million vaccine doses have been administered in the country with a distribution rate of 170.72 doses per 100 people. (AW)
