La Rioja health officials will open walk-in vaccination sites for flu and COVID-19 without requiring appointments in Logroño, Haro, and Calahorra starting on Monday, November 16, eldiario.es reported.
The extraordinary rollout aims to facilitate access to vaccines for people who have not yet been vaccinated this season.
Clinics will operate daily from 17:00 to 19:00. Logroño residents can visit the Centro de Salud de La Villanueva from Monday, November 16, through Friday, November 20.
Haro residents will be served in the sala de extracciones at the Centro de Salud de Haro on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, while Calahorra will host its clinic in the sala de extracciones at the Centro de Salud de Calahorra on Wednesday, November 18, and Thursday, November 19.
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Vary by Resident Group
Recent data from the 2026-2027 campaign show that the regional health service has administered 66,232 flu doses and 27,423 COVID-19 shots.
Nursing home residents show high participation, reaching 83.77% for flu and 76.88% for COVID-19. However, coverage drops among older adults living independently, falling to 52.06% for flu and 39.44% for residents aged 85 and older regarding COVID-19.
| Group | Flu Coverage | COVID-19 Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Home Residents | 83.77% | 76.88% |
| Adults Aged 85 and Older | 52.06% | 39.44% |
| Total Doses Administered | 66,232 | 27,423 |
Next Steps for Regional Health
The walk-in sites complement ongoing immunization efforts across standard primary care clinics, day centers, and schools. Regional health officials expanded the school-based flu vaccination program this season to include children up to age 13, utilizing intranasal doses administered by primary care nursing teams.
Residents seeking additional details about the upcoming walk-in schedules or standard vaccination pathways can consult the official La Rioja health portal.
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