Flu Shot Clinics at UCSF

Published

October 2020

Have you had your annual flu shot? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends one for most people age 6 months and older. And during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to be vaccinated.

The flu vaccine protects vulnerable individuals like children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system (such as anyone with cancer), who are more likely to get severely ill. It also reduces the burden on our health care system, already stretched thin from caring for COVID-19 patients. Get your flu shot!

Scroll down to see a list of UCSF Health Primary Care flu shot locations in San Francisco, the East Bay and San Mateo; clinic dates and times; and where to call for an appointment.

Please note: No walk-ins! You must have an appointment to get a flu shot at UCSF.

Flu Vaccine Basics

The vaccine is especially important for people at higher risk of complications from the flu, including:

Pregnant women

People who have certain medical conditions, including asthma, diabetes and chronic lung disease

People who live with or provide care to infants

Adults age 65 and older

Children age 5 and younger

Some people should not receive a flu shot without first speaking with their health care provider. This includes people who:

Have had a bad reaction to the flu shot in the past

Are allergic to chicken eggs

Have a fever on the day they're scheduled for a flu shot

Discover more facts about the flu, from symptoms to treatment and complications to watch for.

Flu shot clinics

A flu shot appointment is required at all our clinics, including our drive-through clinic. No walk-ins! You may self-schedule via MyChart or call the clinic.

Drive-Through Clinic at Laurel Heights

Please note!
December: No more drive-through clinics are scheduled for this month.
January: Drive-through clinics will be on Tuesdays, 2 - 4:45 p.m.

We offer drive-through flu shots for adults and children at this location, by appointment only. Self-schedule via MyChart or call your primary care clinic to make an appointment.

3333 California St., San Francisco 94118
Enter the drive-through line via the driveway on Laurel Street.

Days: Tuesdays and Fridays
Times: 9 a.m. - noon, 2 - 5 p.m.

Primary Care at China Basin

We offer flu shots for adults and children, by appointment only. Self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 514-6420.

185 Berry St., Lobby 2, Suite 130

Weekdays
Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Times: 8:20 - 11:20 a.m., 1:20 - 3:40 p.m.

Weekends
Saturdays: Nov. 14, Nov. 21
Times: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

185 Berry St., Lobby 1, Suite 1000

Weekdays
Days: Thursdays and Fridays
Times: 1:20 - 3:40 p.m.

Primary Care at Laurel Village

To make a flu shot appointment, self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 514-6200.

Weekdays
Dates: Oct. 21
Times: 5 - 7 p.m.

Family Medicine at Lakeshore

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

Weekdays
Dates: Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Nov. 10
Times: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Weekends
Dates: Oct. 17
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Pediatric Primary Care (Mount Zion)

We offer flu shots for children, by appointment only. Self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 885-7478.

Weekdays
Days: Monday to Friday
Times: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Weekends
Days: Saturdays in October
Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Women's Health Primary Care (Mount Zion)

To make a flu shot appointment, self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 885-7788.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Times: 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays
Times: 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Center for Geriatric Care (Inner Richmond)

To make a flu shot appointment, self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 353-4900.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Times: 1 - 4 p.m.

General Internal Medicine at Post Street – 1st Floor (1545 Divisadero)

To make a flu shot appointment, self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 353-7900.

Morning clinic, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Days & dates:
No dates in December

Afternoon clinic, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Days & dates:
No dates in December

General Internal Medicine at Post Street – 2nd Floor (1545 Divisadero)

To make a flu shot appointment, self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 353-7900.

Morning clinic, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Days & dates:
Thursday, Dec. 17

Afternoon clinic, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Days & dates:
Friday, Dec. 18
Monday, Dec. 21
Monday, Dec. 28
Monday, Jan. 4
Friday, Jan. 8
Friday, Jan. 15
Monday, Jan. 18
Friday, Jan. 22
Friday, Jan. 29

General Internal Medicine at Sutter Street (1701 Divisadero)

To make a flu shot appointment, self-schedule via MyChart or call (415) 353-7999.

Morning clinic, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Days & dates:
Monday, Dec. 21
Monday, Jan. 11

Afternoon clinic, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Days & dates:
Friday, Dec. 18
Monday, Dec. 28
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Friday, Jan. 8
Friday, Jan. 15
Friday, Jan. 22
Friday, Jan. 29

San Mateo Primary and Specialty Care Clinic

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

Weekdays
Wednesdays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - noon

East Bay Locations

Outpatient Center (OPC) – UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

All clinics at the OPC will be offering flu shots for children and teens by appointment. Please contact your provider for additional information and details.

Location:
744 52nd Street
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 428-3000

Weekdays, starting Oct. 1, 2020
Days: Monday to Friday
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Walnut Creek – UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

Our Walnut Creek clinic will be offering flu shots for children. Schedule an appointment! Call (925) 979-4000.

Location:
2401 Shadelands Dr, Suite 170
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Weekdays, starting Oct. 1, 2020
Days: Monday to Friday
Times: 8:15 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4:45 p.m.

Claremont Clinics – UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

Our Claremont primary care and teen clinics will be offering flu shots for children and teens. Schedule an appointment! Call (510) 428-3226.

Location:
5220 Claremont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618

Starting Oct. 5, 2020

Weekdays
Days: Monday to Friday
Times: 9 a.m. - noon, 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Weekends
Days: Saturdays
Times: 8:30 a.m. - noon

Youth Uprising/Castlemont School-Based Health Center

Our Castlemont teen health center will be offering flu shots for children and teens. Schedule an appointment! Call (510) 428-3556.

Location:
8711 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605

Starting Oct, 5, 2020
Days & times: Limited weekday hours

UCSF keeps track of your immunization history. We understand that you may receive your flu shot somewhere else. If you receive it at any UCSF facility, it will automatically be recorded in your medical record. If you received your flu shot from another medical provider or pharmacy, please notify us of the date and we will include it in your UCSF medical record.

Related clinics

Center for Geriatric Care

3575 Geary Blvd., First Floor
San Francisco, CA 94118

(415) 353-4900

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Family Medicine Center at Lakeshore

1569 Sloat Blvd., Suite 333
San Francisco, CA 94132

(415) 353-9339

M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

General Internal Medicine at Post Street

1545 Divisadero St., First and Second Floors
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 353-7900

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

General Internal Medicine at Sutter Street

1701 Divisadero St., Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 353-7999

M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Primary Care at China Basin

185 Berry St., Lobby 1, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94107

(415) 514-4533

Primary Care at Laurel Village

3490 California St., Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94118

(415) 514-6200

M-F, 8 a.m. - noon, 1 - 5 p.m.

Women's Health Primary Care Clinic

2356 Sutter St., Third and Fourth Floors
San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 885-7788

M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Flu Shot Clinics at UCSF

Flu Vaccine Basics

Flu shot clinics

Pediatric Primary Care (Mount Zion)

Women's Health Primary Care (Mount Zion)

Center for Geriatric Care (Inner Richmond)

East Bay Locations

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