Over 4,700 people vaccinated on the first day of walk-in vaccination centers

Osakidetza's vaccination points served 4,790 people on their opening day, offering walk-in access until November 1st.

Generic image: a vaccination vial and syringe on a sterile white surface, with a blurred modern clinic interior in the background. Soft, diffused lighting.
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Generic image: a vaccination vial and syringe on a sterile white surface, with a blurred modern clinic interior in the background. Soft, diffused lighting.

A total of 4,790 people were vaccinated yesterday, Monday, at the txertogunes (vaccination centers) set up by Osakidetza in Araba, Bizkaia, and Gipuzkoa, on their first day of operation without appointments.

Bizkaia had the highest number of vaccinated individuals with 1,914, followed by Gipuzkoa with 1,860, and Araba with 1,016. The three vaccination centers located in the capitals served 3,013 people, 63% of the total, while the other nine facilities registered 1,777.
Of those vaccinated, 3,141 people (66%) were 60 years or older, with 389 being over 80. Additionally, 1,542 (32%) were between 15 and 59 years old, and 107 (2%) were under 15.
By sex, 51.5% of those vaccinated were women and 48.5% were men. Furthermore, 74 pregnant women were vaccinated, and 497 people (10%) had not been vaccinated in the last five years.
Osakidetza reminds the public that the vaccination centers will remain open until November 1st for all citizens aged six months and older, offering vaccines against the flu and COVID-19. This initiative aligns with the Basque Health Pact's commitment to enhance prevention and facilitate access to vaccination.
Based on information from the official source: Irekia — Dpto. Salud (20/10/2026)