AMMAN — As of today, there is no cure for the
novel
Coronavirus, but breakthroughs in medicine have allowed for inoculation
against the disease. To date, 2.69 million people in
Jordan have been fully
vaccinated, making up 26.6 percent of the population. The Kingdom has
authorized the distribution of four vaccines — Pfizer/BioNTech(RNA),
Gamaleya, Oxford/AstraZeneca, and Sinopharm — to those who are 12 and
above.
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If you did not receive your first or second dose of the
vaccine, or if you received your first jab outside of Jordan and do not know
how to schedule your second, here’s where to start:
There are 29 main
vaccination centers and 45 secondary
centers operating in Jordan. Any person above the age of 12 is eligible to
receive the vaccine in the Kingdom, regardless of nationality or residency
status.
If you are a Jordanian national who did not receive a
vaccine and are unsure where to begin, you can visit the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan's Ministry of Health website to register for a vaccine appointment. The appointment
will ensure you receive a jab at a set time. To register as a Jordanian
national, you must enter your national number. Next, choose a healthcare center
located near you, state your sector, and declare any pre-existing health
conditions you may have. After you sign the consent form, enter a valid phone
number to receive your appointment alert. You will receive a notification with
details regarding your vaccine appointment. Vaccination priority is based on
several factors including preexisting conditions, age, and the sector you work
in. The Ministry of Health has also approved walk-in vaccination services. If
you do not wish to set an appointment, you may visit any health center to receive
your dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
If you do choose to book an appointment, be sure to
bring your National ID, and proof of affiliation with a specific work sector (a
professional ID, for example). If you happen to have a preexisting condition or
are immunocompromised, bring medical reports with you for a medical
practitioner to assess upon your arrival. Instructions will subsequently be
given to you by the vaccination team for your second dose, should you require
one. An SMS with a link to your vaccination certificate will be sent to the
phone number you initially listed after you receive the intended number of
doses.
There is no option to choose which one of the four
vaccines you want to take. The jabs are distributed based on the health
center's quantity.
If you are a non-Jordanian who wants to be vaccinated
in Jordan, the aforementioned process applies with slight variations. Because
you do not have a Jordanian national number, upon registering, you must enter
your passport number and date of birth. When you arrive for your appointment,
make sure to bring your passport with you, as well as a work ID and any
reports/ proof of preexisting medical conditions you may have. The rest of the
process remains the same for nationals and non-nationals. At your appointment,
maintain proper preventative safety measures by practicing social distancing
and wearing a face mask or face covering over your nose and mouth.
If you do not have a National ID, a personal number on
your passport, or a service card issued by the Ministry of Interior, a hotline
has been set up by the National Centre for Security and Crises Management to
assist you with your registration.
A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will only be
administered to certain groups of people including cancer patients, kidney
transplant patients, bone marrow transplant patients, those who are HIV/AIDS
positive, and people who are immunocompromised.
Vaccines are not recommended for children under 12,
those who are severely immunocompromised, women who are pregnant or
breastfeeding, or people with known allergies. Individuals who find themselves
in one of these categories can take the vaccine at their own discretion.
If you have previously contracted the virus, it is
advised to wait three months before taking any vaccine.
According to The Ministry of Health, "Any
individual on Jordanian soil is eligible to receive the vaccine, and it is
free-of-charge."
To keep up with any updates about COVID-19, vaccines,
or the vaccination process in the Kingdom, check the Ministry of Health’s
website.
To book a vaccination appointment online:
Step 1 — Visit the Ministry of Health website. To
register as a Jordanian national, you must enter your national number. If you’re
not Jordanian, enter your personal/passport number.
Step 2 — Choose a healthcare center located near you,
state your sector, and declare any preexisting health conditions you may have.
Step 3 — After you sign the consent form, enter a
valid phone number to receive your appointment alert.
Step 4 — Visit the center on the day of your
appointment to receive your vaccine. If you have preexisting conditions, make
sure to notify the staff at the center.
Step 5 — Download your vaccination certificate via the
link sent to you by the Ministry of Health.
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