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Get vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, and RSV
Get the 2025–26 COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Find out about the RSV vaccine.
Disease Prevention and ControlWhat to know
Vaccine Recommendations
Flu
2026–27 flu vaccine is not available yet from the health department. Everyone age six months and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine, especially to people who are at increased risk for flu complications such as pregnant patients and others.
COVID-19
COVID-19 activity has been increasing in San Francisco since July. If you are not up to date on your 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccine, you can still get it now.
2026–27 COVID-19 vaccine is not available yet. We will follow the updated 2026–27 CDPH recommendations when they are available.
The California Department of Public Health currently recommends the 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccine to:
- All who are planning pregnancy, pregnant, postpartum, or lactating
- All 6–23 months and 65 years and older
- All 2–64 years with risk factors
- Anyone who was never vaccinated against COVID-19
- All who are in close contact with others with risk factors, including healthcare workers
- All who choose protection
The updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines give you protection from currently circulating strains. The virus strains change over time, and our immunity needs to be updated. That is why it is important to stay current and get the latest version of the vaccines.
What to know
Vaccine Recommendations
Flu
2026–27 flu vaccine is not available yet from the health department. Everyone age six months and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine, especially to people who are at increased risk for flu complications such as pregnant patients and others.
COVID-19
COVID-19 activity has been increasing in San Francisco since July. If you are not up to date on your 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccine, you can still get it now.
2026–27 COVID-19 vaccine is not available yet. We will follow the updated 2026–27 CDPH recommendations when they are available.
The California Department of Public Health currently recommends the 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccine to:
- All who are planning pregnancy, pregnant, postpartum, or lactating
- All 6–23 months and 65 years and older
- All 2–64 years with risk factors
- Anyone who was never vaccinated against COVID-19
- All who are in close contact with others with risk factors, including healthcare workers
- All who choose protection
The updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines give you protection from currently circulating strains. The virus strains change over time, and our immunity needs to be updated. That is why it is important to stay current and get the latest version of the vaccines.
What to do
When to get your updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines
It is recommended to get your flu vaccine by the end of October because flu season can begin as early as November.
It is safe and convenient to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the flu vaccine.
Find where to get the COVID-19 and flu vaccines
If you have insurance:
- Ask your healthcare provider for both vaccines.
- You can also get the vaccine at CVS, Walgreens, Safeway, Costco, or other retail pharmacies. Book online to make sure your store has the vaccine.
- Vaccines are covered if you get them at places that take your insurance.
If you do not have insurance:
The San Francisco Health Network does not have 2026–27 COVID-19 or flu vaccines yet.
Sign up to get care with the San Francisco Health Network. They will enroll you in health coverage if you do not have insurance. Once you are covered, you will be able to receive all recommended vaccines, including COVID-19 and flu vaccines, as well as receive care for your other health needs.
Even if you do not have insurance, check with your healthcare provider to see if they have COVID-19 and flu vaccines available at no cost.
AITC Immunization & Travel Clinic does not have 2026–27 COVID-19 or flu vaccines yet. AITC will offer free COVID-19 and flu vaccine for people who are uninsured. For more information, visit sf.gov/aitc
Find out if you should get vaccinated against RSV
A new vaccine came out in 2023 that protects against RSV. RSV is a virus that causes illness similar to a cold. But babies and older adults can sometimes become very sick from RSV and need to be hospitalized.
Because of this, the RSV vaccine is recommended for:
- Adults 75 years and older, and 50-74 with risk factors
- Pregnant patients 32-36 weeks gestational age
- Children younger than 8 months, and 8-19 months with risk factors
If you received the RSV vaccine last year, you do not need another dose this year.
RSV vaccines are covered by insurance.
Special cases
COVID-19 vaccines for persons unable to leave their home (homebound)
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) has limited capacity to vaccinate individuals in their homes. If you cannot leave your home to receive a flu or COVID-19 vaccine, first try asking your healthcare provider about getting it at your next healthcare visit, or if they can come to your home to vaccinate you.
Scheduling for homebound vaccine appointments will begin in late September/early October. Please check back for the number to call to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 vaccines for children with private insurance who cannot get access to a vaccine
All children in California should be able to get a COVID vaccine from a doctor, clinic or pharmacy covered by their insurance. If your child is privately insured and you are not able to find a place to get your child vaccinated, please contact immunization@sfdph.org
The short URL for this page is sf.gov/vax.
Last updated: 8/14/2026