Flu season is here: vaccinate

Anyone 6 months or older can get a free flu shot at City of Berkeley Public Health flu clinics. Flu shots help protect yourself and your household from serious illness.

Free City pop-up clinics, running from October 14 to October 29, will help prepare you for winter, when flu cases rise. You can also make an appointment at our West Berkeley Immunization Clinic, open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. No ID or insurance is required.

Your health care provider or a local pharmacy may also offer free or low-cost flu vaccinations.

Getting vaccinated every year helps keep you from getting very sick with the flu. It also helps stop the spread of the virus.

Vaccination is especially important to prevent serious illness for the most vulnerable. This includes children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with medical conditions.

Flu season is here. Protect yourself, your family, and those around you by getting vaccinated.

Free flu vaccines at pop-up clinics

Get your free flu vaccine at one of Berkeley Public Health’s upcoming pop-up clinics. Show up and get vaccinated: no appointment, ID, or insurance required.

Free flu vaccines at City clinic

You can also get a flu shot for free at the City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic.

Everyone six months and older can get a free flu vaccine; no ID or insurance required.

The clinic is open:

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only
• Thursdays walk-ins welcome 9:00 am–12:00 pm, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Call (510) 981-5350 or email phmailbox@berkeleyca.gov to make an appointment.

Flu vaccinations save lives

Timely flu vaccines help prevent a disease that can cause hospitalization and even death.

Vaccination is especially important for children, pregnant people, adults over 65, and those with chronic medical conditions. These groups are at higher risk of severe illness from the flu.

“A flu vaccine reduces your risk of getting sick—and if you do get sick, it reduces the risk of hospitalization. 

Vaccination doesn’t just keep you safe, it helps protect others in your life. The flu can be a life-threatening illness for children, older adults, and others.”

— Dr. Noemi Doohan, City of Berkeley Public Health Officer.

Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue. If you have symptoms, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever goes away.

Help stop the spread of the virus:

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• If you don't have a tissue to cough into, cover your nose and mouth with your elbow or arm
• Limit your contact with others and stay home from work or school if you are ill

Stay healthy this flu season. Plan to get your flu vaccine today – at your doctor’s office, local pharmacy, or free through the City of Berkeley clinics.

Links

• Free Flu Vaccination Pop-Up Clinics
  • Tuesday, October 14: UC Berkeley Recreational Sports Facility
  • Friday, October 17: Berkeley Public Library (Central Branch)
  • Monday, October 20: South Berkeley Senior Center
  • Tuesday, October 21: UC Berkeley's University Village
  • Thursday, October 23: Berkeley City College
  • Saturday, October 25: Berkeley High School
  • Monday, October 27: Berkeley Public Library (South Branch)
  • Tuesday, October 28: UC Berkeley's MLK Student Union
  • Wednesday, October 29: Berkeley Adult School
• City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic
• West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
• Flu Vaccination (California Department of Public Health)
• Flu Information (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

October 9 Update: Added two additional pop-up vaccine clinics on October 23 and 29.