Child vaccinations
Vaccination visits are often smooth and well organized, with staff helping families through the process.
Ras Al Khor
Al Awir Health Center is an EHS Medical Health Center in Ras Al Khor. Reviews particularly point to well-organized child and baby vaccinations, along with quick, comfortable blood-collection visits.
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Vaccination visits are often smooth and well organized, with staff helping families through the process.
One parent said their daughter felt no pain and did not cry during her vaccination.
The newer centre is described as a major upgrade, with modern facilities and a clean, orderly setup.
Blood tests and collection are repeatedly described as quick, smooth and comfortable.
Parents say staff explain baby health precautions and the steps to follow after vaccination.
One review reports that baby vaccinations were provided free of charge; confirm eligibility before relying on this.
Check location. Confirm the centre’s current location before leaving: it moved about 5 km from the old site.
Allow time. Build in extra time for vaccination visits, especially if staffing is limited or the system is slow.
Bring records. Bring previous vaccination details, particularly for children vaccinated abroad, and ask staff to verify the doses.
Confirm by phone. Do not depend solely on a phone call for urgent information; one reviewer reported being unable to get an answer.
Check tokens. At arrival, confirm that your appointment has been registered and that a token has been issued, especially with an infant.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Newborn vaccination visits are described as reassuring, with staff examining the baby carefully and explaining the process.
The centre is also used for pre-marital testing, with one visitor describing the consultation and explanation as helpful.
A reviewer said the centre never answered the phone, requiring a long drive for a simple question.
When only one nurse was available, administration and vaccination ran together and waiting became lengthy.
One family waited an hour with an infant because the appointment token was not issued correctly.
Roads near the newer location were still under construction at the time of one review.
The Bottom Line
Al Awir Health Center is a government EHS medical health centre in Ras Al Khor, and the reviews make it especially relevant for families handling baby and child vaccinations. Visitors also use it for blood collection and pre-marital tests. The newer facility is repeatedly described as clean, calm and well organized, with several parents saying nurses and doctors explain what to expect and what precautions to take afterwards.
The strongest pattern is attentive vaccination care. Reviews describe smooth appointments, gentle injections and staff taking time to untangle confusing records when a child’s earlier doses were given abroad. Blood collection also gets specific praise for being quick, painless and well managed.
One reviewer reported a baby vaccination as free of charge, although you should confirm eligibility and current arrangements directly. There are a few practical wrinkles. Phone support has been criticised, and one reviewer drove for an hour because calls went unanswered.
Waiting can stretch when one nurse handles both administration and vaccinations; an earlier visit also involved a one-hour token delay with an infant. Check the current location before setting out—the centre moved roughly 5 km from its former site—and allow extra time while nearby roads remain under construction.