Flu Shots at UCSF

We offer flu shots for UCSF adult and pediatric patients at our clinics in San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland and Walnut Creek. See below for clinic locations, dates and times, and where to call for an appointment.

An appointment is required at most of our flu shot clinics. Self-schedule via MyChart or call the clinic, as noted for each location.

Special note about children: Kids ages 6 months to 8 years old who have never been vaccinated for the flu will need two shots, at least four weeks apart.

Why get a flu shot?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a flu shot for most people age 6 months and older.

The flu vaccine reduces the risk of infection, hospitalization and death. See more facts about the flu, including why flu shots are so important, whether you're healthy or at high risk.

Where to get a flu shot

San Francisco

Primary Care at China Basin

We offer flu shots at scheduled provider visits for our established primary care patients (adults and children). A limited number of flu shots are also available in the time slots and locations below, by appointment (drop-ins on Saturdays only). Call (415) 514-6420 to schedule. You can also check with your local pharmacy for availability.

Waterfront Clinic
185 Berry St., Lobby 1, Suite 1000
Days: Friday afternoons
Times: 1:20 – 3:50 p.m.

Berry Clinic
185 Berry St., Lobby 2, Suite 130
Days: Tuesday afternoons
Times: 1:20 – 3:50 p.m.

Saturday mornings
Times & dates:
9 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Dec. 7
Dec. 21

Bayfront Medical Building

We offer flu shots for established adult patients. To make an appointment, self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 353-9414. Drop-ins are allowed on Thursdays and Fridays.

520 Illinois St., Third Floor

Days & Times

Tuesdays, by appointment only
1:20 – 4 p.m.

Thursdays, appointments and drop-ins
8:20 – 11 a.m. and 1:20 – 4 p.m.

Fridays, appointments and drop-ins
1:20 – 4 p.m.

Women's Health Primary Care

We offer flu shots for UCSF adult patients on Wednesdays at Ida's Cafe. See times below. To schedule, call (415) 885-7788. Drop-ins are also welcome.

Exception: Patients with primary Kaiser insurance are not eligible.

2356 Sutter St, First Floor (at Ida's Café)
Wednesday clinics
Mornings: 8:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoons: 1 – 4:30 p.m.

Family Medicine at Lakeshore

We offer flu shots for established patients (adults and children), by appointment only. Self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 353-9339.

1569 Sloat Blvd., Suite 333

Time
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on the dates below

Dates (appointments required)
Friday, Dec 6

Pediatrics at Mount Zion

Children may get their flu shot at a scheduled primary care appointment (up to two siblings may also be vaccinated) or acute care visit (for the patient only).

2330 Post St., 2nd and 3rd Floors

General Internal Medicine at Mount Zion

We offer flu shots for established adult primary care patients at the following clinic locations, by appointment only. Self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 353-7900.

1545 Divisadero St., 1st and 2nd floors
1701 Divisadero St., Suite 500
1600 Divisadero St., Suite H2100

Primary Care at Laurel Village

We offer flu shots for adults and pediatric primary care patients, by appointment only. Self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 514-6200.

3490 California St., Suite 200
(Entrance on Locust Street)

Dates & times (appointment required)
Afternoons, 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec 4
Friday, Dec 6

Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center clinics at Mission Bay & Mount Zion

These clinics are offering flu shots to cancer patients at their regular appointments. You don't need to request one ahead of time. When you arrive, the medical assistant will ask whether you'd like to get a flu shot at this appointment.

Center for Geriatric Care

3575 Geary Blvd.

Our flu shot clinics offer flu shots for patients age 65 and older (see “Note,” below). They're open on various days and at times that may change from week to week. You may schedule an appointment via MyChart.

Note: Instead of the standard flu vaccine – which tends to be less effective in older people – our patients receive a higher-dose flu vaccine that boosts the immune system's ability to prevent infections.

Oakland

Oakland Outpatient Center, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Our specialty clinics offer flu shots for established patients in every clinic, Monday to Friday, during regular clinic hours.

We also offer drop-in flu shots for unscheduled patients in the Medical Subspecialty clinic on the fifth floor.

744 52nd St., Oakland

San Mateo

San Mateo Primary & Specialty Care

We offer flu shots for established primary care patients (adults and children), by appointment only. Self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 502-8950.

1100 Park Place, Suite 100

Days & Times
Mondays: 8:20 – 11:20 a.m.
Tuesdays: 1 – 4 p.m.
Wednesdays: 1 – 4 p.m.
Thursdays: 8:20 – 11:20 a.m.
Fridays: 8:20 – 11:20 a.m.

Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek Outpatient Center

We offer flu shots for established pediatric patients on a drop-in basis. See dates and times below.

2401 Shadelands Drive

Days & Times
Monday to Friday
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.