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. 

2025-26 annual Flu and COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Per the University of California Vaccine Program Policy(link is external), students, faculty and staff should either get the latest Flu and COVID-19 vaccine and update records in MyUCBerkeleyHealth by November 1, 2025 or submit a declination by doing one of the following: 

1. Update your vaccine record in MyUCBerkeleyHealth(link is external) (myhealth.berkeley.edu(link is external))

OR 

2. Submit a vaccine declination on MyUCBerkeleyHealth(link is external). Please note the declication forms will be available starting on November 6, 2025.

Student Vaccines

  • COVID-19 vaccines are available at UHS Tang Center by dropping into our Travel and Immunization clinic (no appointment needed).  You can also get one during your primary care appointment, along with a flu shot.  
  • COVID-19 vaccines costs
    • Covered for students with SHIP
    • Students without SHIP pay the full price of the vaccine (Pfizer $308, Moderna $236)
      • Students can get a receipt to submit a request for reimbursement through their insurance carrier.
  • Students can also check vaccines.gov for vaccine resources outside of UHS.
  • Faculty and staff should check with their health care provider for Flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine Timing 

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

California's Immunization Information System

To get a copy of your vaccine records.