What to do
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 or Walgreens 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:
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.
You can also find free COVID-19 and flu vaccine locations for uninsured people below.
Free COVID-19 and flu vaccine locations for uninsured
Free COVID-19 and flu vaccine locations for uninsured
These locations will provide free vaccine for people who have no health insurance and live in SF. Persons who live in other counties should check with their local health department.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Ave, Building 5, 1st Floor (by ATM/Lucky Cafe)
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12pm, 1pm to 6pm (walk-in)
Flu vaccine (and COVID-19 vaccines starting October 21) for ages 19 years and over
AITC Immunization & Travel Clinic
101 Grove Street, Room 102
Thursdays and Fridays 9am to 12pm, 1:30pm to 4pm (appointment required, schedule online)
Flu vaccine (and COVID-19 vaccines starting October 24) for ages 12 and over
Glide
330 Ellis St (parking lot)
Thursdays 12pm to 4pm (walk-in)
Phone: 628-226-8675
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines for ages 12 and over
Code Tenderloin
1221 Mission St
Saturdays 11am to 3pm (walk-in)
Phone: 628-226-8675
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines for ages 12 and over
We will post more locations as they become available.
When to get your updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines
Plan to get your flu vaccine by the end of October. This is because flu season can start as early as November.
It is safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the flu vaccine.
Find out if you should get vaccinated against RSV
A new vaccine came out in 2023 that protects against RSV. RSV is another 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 certain groups:
Older adults:
Adults age 75 and older should get the RSV vaccine.
Adults ages 60-74 at increased risk of severe RSV, should also get the RSV vaccine.
- Increased risk means having chronic heart or lung disease, certain other chronic medical conditions, or living in a nursing home or other long-term care facility.
If you received the RSV vaccine last year, you do not need another dose this year.
Pregnant people:
- All pregnant people should get the vaccine between week 32 and 36 of pregnancy if those weeks fall between September and January. This gives your baby immunity against RSV during RSV season.
RSV vaccines are covered by insurance.
Special cases
COVID-19 vaccines for persons unable to leave their home (homebound)
COVID-19 vaccines for persons unable to leave their home (homebound)
The San Francisco Department of Public Health has limited capacity this fall to vaccinate individuals in their homes. If you cannot leave your home to receive a 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.
If you are unable to get vaccinated by your provider, and you wish to get an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine, please call 415-554-2830 or email mobilevac@sfdph.org to schedule an appointment.
Last updated October 11, 2024