Overview
OHS annual flu vaccinations for faculty, staff, students and volunteers.
Protect yourself, your coworkers, family and community — get vaccinated this flu season.
Getting your vaccination
Getting your vaccination
2024 Flu Outreach schedule coming soon.
You can receive a flu vaccination through the following resources:
- Your primary care provider
- Local pharmacy covered by your primary care insurance (i.e. CVS, Costco, Safeway)
- Additional options for UC Employees, Postdoctoral Scholars, and Trainees to obtain flu vaccines
- Occupational Health Services locations starting October 1st
If you receive a flu vaccination from an outside provider, please submit your vaccination record via the OHS Portal (VPN MyAccess required from a UCSF computer) or email the record to [email protected].
Influenza policy information
Influenza is a serious respiratory disease; on average, 34,000 Americans die every year from influenza-related causes. Flu vaccinations are mandatory for employees, physicians and learners across UCSF, including BCH Oakland, per directives from the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the Alameda County Public Health Department, and the UC Executive Order.
Read the UCSF Human Resources influenza policy.
For the current influenza season: You must have your flu shot and submit either documentation or a declination by November 1st.
Declining the flu vaccine
You can decline the flu vaccination starting October 1st via the OHS Portal (VPN/My Access required from a UCSF computer).