What to do
Find where to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Many pharmacies do not have stock of the 2023–2024 COVID-19 vaccine this late in the summer. Call the vaccine location or check its website before going, to check if they have stock.
If you have insurance:
Ask your healthcare provider for the vaccine.
If they do not have the vaccine available, check with a local pharmacy.
- Vaccines are covered if you get them at places that take your insurance.
If you do not have insurance:
Check with a local pharmacy whether they have the vaccine in stock, and whether they participate in the Bridge Access Program.
The Bridge Access Program provides free COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs. This program will end in August 2024.
You can also get COVID-19 vaccines at a free vaccine location for people without insurance:
- San Francisco Free Clinic located at 4900 California Street. Call 415-750-9894 for hours and availability. Appointments required.
- AITC Immunization and Travel Clinic located at 101 Grove Street, Room 102. Call (415) 554-2625 for hours and availability. Appointments required.
Flu vaccines will be available again in fall 2024
Flu vaccines are available during flu season only. We will provide more information here on how to get flu vaccines in fall 2024.
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.
Pregnant people:
- All pregnant people should get the vaccine at 32-36 weeks to give their baby immunity against RSV.
For convenience, you can get vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV all in one visit.
RSV vaccines are covered by insurance.
Get help
Scheduling assistance
If you need help scheduling a vaccine appointment at a location near you, call My Turn at 833-422-4255.
Last updated August 13, 2024