What to do
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.
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.
Special cases
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.
Get help
Contact the SFDPH Immunization Program
(415) 554-2955
Last updated August 13, 2024