UAE has started mass vaccination for its residents, and now health officials in Dubai have also stated some guidelines for residents getting vaccinated. Dubai health officials are advising residents who intend to travel after getting Covid-19 vaccine to seek medical advice before booking trips overseas. The guidelines were issued by the Dubai Health Authority on Sunday. Here’s everything you must know.
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Residents Should Take Vaccine A Month Before Flying To Any Destination
Dr Alia Mohammad Al Dallal, acting director of specialised programme services at the authority, said,
“In terms of the Covid-19 vaccine, people who intend to travel should first seek their healthcare provider’s advice so that they can assess their medical condition, allergies if any, pre-existing health conditions and accordingly seek advice with regard to the vaccine.”
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The health authorities also stated that residents planning to travel abroad should be vaccinated- be it for Covid-19 vaccine or any other underlying health conditions. The vaccination should be taken at least one month before taking the trip to ensure they are fully effective. For those planning to travel can now avail pre-health services, which are available at all DHA primary healthcare centres.
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Travel Insurance And Medical Kits Is Again A Must For World-Travellers
Speaking about the importance of consulting the officials before planning the trip, Dr Al Dallal said that healthcare professionals provide detailed information on vaccines required when flying to some destinations. Furthermore, she added,
“There are mandatory vaccines such as yellow fever vaccine for African and South American countries. Yellow fever presents the greatest health risk for visitors to South America and Central Africa. When patients visit us, we discuss the places they intend to travel, length of stay, their health, current prescriptions and vaccine history. After a detailed consultation, we recommend vaccines as well as educate them about other travel precautions based on their destination.”
Citizens Must Abide By All The Rules To Travel Abroad
Speaking about the current situation, and different travel rules amid the pandemic, to ensure that citizens abide by all the rules and take tests accordingly, it’s imperative to consult the authorities so that they can guide them for all this. Dr Al Dallal added,
“They may need to take the Covid-19 test prior to travel depending on the requirements of the travel destination. They need to correctly time this test so that it is valid at the time of travel. The residents should also follow all the necessary precautionary measures such as wearing a mask, maintaining social distance and frequently washing or sanitising their hands.”
Travellers should have a first-aid kit on hand at all times and carry routine medications such as painkillers and antihistamines. Travel insurance is again a must to help travellers cover the costs of health emergencies. Speaking about the vaccinations for other counties, Dr Al Marzooqi said,
DHA’s primary healthcare centres were the recognised yellow fever immunisation providers in Dubai. In line with global health regulations, only government centres can issue international vaccine certification.