Students and SHIP dependents
- Drop-in flu shot clinic available Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 and 1-4 in either our Lobby or the Travel/Immunization Department on the 1st floor.
- If you are being seen in Primary Care or Urgent Care, you can also get your flu shot at that time.
- The COVID-19 booster is also available when you get your flu shot.
For Students with SHIP
- $0, Covered by SHIP
For Students without SHIP
- $57. 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
UC Berkeley University Health Services aligns with the California Department of Health (CDPH) 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, have caused confusion on who should get vaccines and when. CDPH bases recommendations for vaccines on guidelines from trusted medical professional organizations. University Health Services follows the requirements and recommendations of local and state authorities, and monitors local epidemiology closely to ensure additional guidance is shared when applicable.
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Influenza (“Flu”)** |
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) |
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General Students* |
Recommended to follow CDPH and local Public Health Guidance |
Recommended to follow CDPH and local Public Health Guidance |
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General Faculty/Staff* |
Recommended to follow CDPH and local Public Health Guidance |
Recommended to follow CDPH and local Public Health Guidance |
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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 - March 31.
References
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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)
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Public Health for All Vaccine Recommendations (CDPH Respiratory Virus Vaccine recommendations)
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CPDH Wastewater Monitoring of respiratory viruses (COVID,Flu,RSV)
Here are additional immunization resources outside of UHS:
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Check with your primary health care provider
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Kaiser Berkeley Medical Offices Injection Clinic; Kaiser Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
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Local pharmacies carry vaccines, including Walgreens (closest location to campus is 2310 Telegraph Ave) and CVS (closest to campus is 1451 Shattuck Ave)
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Some grocery store chains offer vaccines, including Costco and Safeway
Use MyTurn to find a Flu Shot Clinic near you
- Use My Turn to find and make appointments for flu vaccines in your community.