Students and SHIP dependents
- Drop-in flu shots are now available at our Travel & Immunization Department
- Monday-Friday, 9 am-11:30 am and 1 pm-4 pm. No appointments needed.
- Stay tuned; we are looking to hold Flu shot clinics at the Tang Center on October 14, 15, and 16 from 9 am - 11:30 am and 1 pm - 4 pm.
For Students without SHIP + Fac/Staff
- On Wednesday, October 14, the City of Berkeley Public Health Dept. will be at the Tang Center to provide free flu shots to students without SHIP. Faculty and staff can also get a free flu shot on this day.
For Students with SHIP
- $0, Covered by SHIP
For Students without SHIP
- $107. Please bring your Cal 1 Card.
- You can also get a copy of your receipt by coming to the Cashier/Billing office on the 3rd floor or by sending a message in MyUCBerkeleyHealth to Billing to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
UC Berkeley Influenza/COVID Vaccine Requirements and Recommendations
as of 9.22.26
UC Berkeley University Health Services aligns with the California Department of Health (CDPH)/ West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) (link is external)(link is external) in strongly recommending all members of the UC Berkeley community protect themselves and others by receiving recommended vaccines. Vaccines are safe, work well, and are one of the best ways to protect against respiratory viruses.
Recent changes in national vaccine guidelines, along with evolving UCOP Policy(link is external), have caused confusion on who should get vaccines and when. University Health Services follows the requirements and recommendations of local and state authorities and closely monitors local epidemiology to ensure additional guidance is shared when applicable.
The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) recommendations(link is external) below are informed by trusted national medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) immunization schedule for children and teens, and the American Academy of Family Physicians Immunization Schedule for adults >19 years of age.
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2026-27 Influenza (“Flu”)** |
2026-27 SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) | |
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General Students/ Faculty/ Staff* |
WCHA recommendation: Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older |
WCHA recommendation: Adolescents and adults should receive one dose of COVID-19 vaccine if they:
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*Healthcare |
Must receive or affirmatively decline by Nov 1 each year*** |
Recommended to follow CDPH, OSHA, and local Public Health Guidance |
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*Childcare |
Must receive or affirmatively decline by Nov 1 each year |
Recommended. |
*Specific roles may determine additional requirements; consult with your supervisor/OHC.
**Requirements apply during winter respiratory virus season (November 1 to March 31) and other periods of moderate or high respiratory virus circulation based on local or regional surveillance
***Or 2 weeks after the start date, if starting between Nov 1 and March 31.
References
- University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs
- HEALTH ADVISORY Masking Recommendations for Staff and Visitors in Licensed Health Care Facilities When Respiratory Viruses (City of Berkeley Health Advisory regarding masking during respiratory season)
- Public Health for All Vaccine Recommendations
- AAFP Fall 2026 Immunization Recommendations
- AAP COVID-19 Vaccines 2026-27 Policy Statement
- CPDH Wastewater Monitoring of respiratory viruses (COVID, Flu, RSV)
Here are additional immunization resources outside of UHS:
- Check with your primary health care provider
- Kaiser Berkeley Medical Offices Injection Clinic; Kaiser Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
- Sutter Walk-In Care
- Local pharmacies carry vaccines, including Walgreens (closest location to campus is 2310 Telegraph Ave) and CVS (closest to campus is 1451 Shattuck Ave)
- Some grocery store chains offer vaccines, including Costco and Safeway
- City of Berkeley Vaccination Services
Use MyTurn to find a Flu Shot Clinic near you
- Use My Turn to find and make appointments for flu vaccines in your community.