Overview

• More than 350 pharmacies, medical practices and occupational health sites are offering vaccinations after work hours on Oct. 8, with some open until 22:00–23:00 and locations listed on the official interactive map.
• Now in its third year, the campaign emphasizes convenience for working people and those without a regular GP, with many sites accepting walk‑ins and documenting vaccinations on site.
• STIKO recommends annual influenza and COVID‑19 boosters for people 60 and older and for those with certain chronic conditions, a call reinforced by federal and state officials.
• Participation varies regionally due to staffing and organizational constraints, with only five listed pharmacies in Saxony, a single site in Rostock for Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, and no pharmacy participation reported in parts of Bavaria such as Freising.
• Pharmacists are authorized to vaccinate under §20c of the Infection Protection Act and bill statutory insurers, a framework leveraged to address persistently low rates, including about 38% influenza coverage among seniors last season.