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We would like to inform you that Falaj Al Mualla Health Center – Umm Al Quwain has been transferred to the Initiatives of the UAE President, may Allah protect him, and is no longer under the facilities of Emirates Health Services.

We would like to inform you that radiology services at Al Madam Health Center will be temporarily suspended due to maintenance work and will be notified of any updates regarding the resumption of service later.

We would like to inform you that Al Quoz Center will operate in a trial opening phase from July 21 to 25, 2025 (Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and the official launch of the center is scheduled for 28th July 2025.

We would like to inform you that the schedule for healthy children's vaccinations at Wadi Al Helo Health Center will be changed starting from August 1, 2025. Vaccinations will be available every Tuesday and Thursday from 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM.

We would like to inform you that weekend shifts will be transferred from Qidfa Health Center to Mirbah Health Center starting from June 27, 2025, until further notice.

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Shingles

What is shingles?

Shingles or herpes zoster is known as a viral infection that affects the skin and causes the appearance of a rash or a group of small, painful blisters.

Which body part does shingles affect?

Shingles may appear in any area of the body, but in most cases, it appears in the form of a belt of rash that wraps around one side of the waist.

Who is at higher risk of developing shingles?

  • People who have had chickenpox previously
  • People above the age of fifty years
  • People with weak immunity

What are the symptoms of shingles?

  • The appearance of blisters
  • Fever
  • Pain
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Tingling

How to prevent Shingles?

Shingles can be prevented by obtaining the vaccination available at Emirates Health Services facilities for people aged 50 years and above.

How is the Shingles vaccine administered?

The Shingles vaccine is given intramuscularly as a 2-dose series, with the second dose administered 6 months after the first dose.

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