Dubai: The Kingdom of Bahrain has taken a pioneering step in the global fight against COVID-19 by offering the Pfizer XBB 1.5 booster shot to its citizens. These bivalent booster shots, developed by Pfizer-BioNTech, are designed to fight not only the original strain of the virus, but also its new variants.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Health has officially announced the availability of the Pfizer XBB 1.5 vaccine in primary health centers across the country. In order to streamline the vaccination process and make it more accessible to the public, the ministry has introduced a unique approach.
Individuals interested in receiving the Pfizer XBB 1.5 booster shot can go directly to a designated health center without the need for prior online registration or appointment.
For individuals aged 12 years and above, the Pfizer Administered at the center. health center. These centers will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., providing ample opportunity for residents to receive booster vaccinations.
Additionally, the Ministry of Health has extended the vaccination campaign to young people aged 5 to 11 years. From December 27, this age group will be at Harrat Bu Maher Health Center, Hamad Kanu Health Center and Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah Health Center.