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. 

Flu vaccination requirement applies during flu season and will go into effect when the 2025 flu vaccine is available in September.  

To comply with the COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, all students, faculty, and staff need to take one of these actions:

  • Get the 2024-25 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. 

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

Student Vaccine Appointments 

Vaccinations at UHS for students only

  • UHS is offering the updated COVID-19 Moderna (Spikevax) and Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine to students.  
  • Drop-in COVID-19 shot clinics are open to students every Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:30 am and 1-4:00 pm at University Health Services in the Travel / Immunization department located on the 1st floor of the Tang Center.
  • COVID-19 vaccines costs
    • Covered for students with SHIP
    • For students without SHIP the cost is $189.50 for Pfizer and $168.00 for Moderna + $30 injection. 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.

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.