UC COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Requirement

Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

(which includes an opt-out/declination option).

To support the health and well-being of our campus and the community, an updated revision of the University of California Vaccine Program Policy was issued on June 26, 2024, strongly recommending that all members of the University community follow vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. 

The 2024-25 COVID-19 and Flu vaccines are now available at UHS. Receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine is safe and can restore protection against infections and severe disease. 

To comply with the COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, all students, faculty, and staff need to take one of these actions by December 1, 2024 (extended from November 1, 2024):

  • Get the 2024-25 Flu and COVID-19 vaccines and log those records into eTang Medical Clearance section OR
  • Submit a declination for the vaccine(s) on eTang. Submit one for each vaccine you are opting out of.

To submit a COVID-19  Vaccine Declination / Exemption:

  • Log into eTang, go to the Medical Clearances section, scroll to the bottom, and select "Request an Exemption".
  • Select the COVID-19 vaccine and hit continue, then select the reason from the drop-down menu to submit a declination. 

To submit Influenza Vaccine Declination / Exemption:

  • Log into eTang and go to the Medical Clearances section, scroll to the bottom, and select "Request an Exemption".
  • Select the Flu vaccine and hit continue, then select the reason from the drop-down menu to submit a declination.

If you need assistance with the compliance process, please contact us.

Student Vaccine Appointments 

  • UHS is offering the updated COVID-19 Moderna (Spikevax) vaccine to UC Berkeley students. Vaccine appointments are available through the eTang Patient Portal.
    • COVID-19 vaccine clinic dates are October 4 and October 17, book appointments on eTang. You can also get a flu shot when you book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
  • COVID-19 vaccines are covered for students with SHIP, and $176 for those without SHIP (students can get a receipt to submit a request for reimbursement through their insurance carrier).
  • Students can also check vaccines.gov for the availability of COVID-19 vaccines in the community, and/or check directly with a community pharmacy.  

COVID-19 Vaccine Timing 2024-25

Wait at least 2 months after the prior dose of any brand

FAQ: Should people get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they recently had a COVID-19 infection?

Yes. Getting a COVID-19 vaccination is a safer and more dependable way to build immunity to COVID-19. The vaccine improves the chances of avoiding the worst outcomes of the virus such as severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Studies have shown that the vaccine can reduce the risk of long COVID and reduces the severity of symptoms if a COVID-19 infection does occur. Following infection, people can receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose when there are no more symptoms, generally about 10 days, or they can choose to delay by three months. 

COVID Vaccine Clinic Info

Flu Shot Clinics at UHS

Upload Outside Vaccine Records to eTang

California's Immunization Information System

To get a copy of your vaccine records.