Get vaccines

Find out how to get vaccines, and which ones you or your child needs

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1. Check with your healthcare provider

We recommend that vaccines be part of your regular medical care. Insurance usually covers all the recommended vaccines. Ask your doctor or healthcare provider if you can get vaccinated at their office or if they recommend you go to a pharmacy.

2. Check with your local pharmacy

Ask your local pharmacy (like Walgreens or CVS) what vaccines they offer and if they are covered by your insurance.

3. Get insurance that includes vaccines

If you don't have health insurance, you may be eligible for health coverage that includes vaccines. Call the San Francisco Health Network New Patient Intake Line

Sign up to get care with the San Francisco Health Network

Patient Access Enrollment Office

Monday to Friday
8 am to noon
1 to 5 pm

Find out how to get a copy of your vaccine record. Having a copy can prevent you from having to get the vaccines again. You may also be able to get a blood test called a titer check from your doctor, to check that you got certain vaccines. 

Find out which vaccines you need

Find out which vaccines you need

Adults

Visit the CDC to learn about vaccines recommended by age group, health condition, or for travel.

Children

Vaccines prevent disease and death, keep kids in school, and are safe and effective.

California also requires certain vaccines before entering school and childcare.

Visit the CDC to learn about vaccines recommended for your child, from birth to age 18.

Visit Shots for School to learn about vaccines requirements for school and childcare. You can also find out more about the requirement that medical exemptions be submitted online only.

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AITC Immunization & Travel Clinic

AITC Immunization & Travel Clinic

AITC is a fee-for-service clinic that is part of the San Francisco Department of Public Health and serves the general public by appointment only. Children and adults who are uninsured or meet other eligibility criteria can get certain vaccines for free at AITC. 

AITC Immunization & Travel Clinic

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Contact the SFDPH Immunization Program

immunization@sfdph.org

(415) 554-2955

Last updated August 13, 2024