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UNAM Cancels Saturday Extension at CU Vaccination Megacenter After Staff Assault

The weeklong site delivered 73,671 shots to 30,862 people.

Overview

  • UNAM said a group assaulted vaccination workers at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario site, prompting the decision not to extend operations to Saturday.
  • There will be no vaccinations at Ciudad Universitaria on Saturday, clarifying reports that only a brief session for latecomers would be held.
  • UNAM reported a final tally of 73,671 vaccines administered to 30,862 people, surpassing earlier counts that ranged from about 35,000 to just over 53,000.
  • The temporary megacenter at Parking Lot 3 offered free influenza, COVID‑19, pneumococcal and measles vaccines, with roughly 100,000 doses allocated and priority for vulnerable groups.
  • The operation was part of the national winter campaign running through April 3, with IMSS reporting more than 3.22 million influenza shots, 332,781 COVID‑19 doses and 151,762 pneumococcal vaccines given between October 13 and November 12.