Bay Area health officials recommend Fall 2025 updated vaccines in alignment with State of California guidance
Health officers from the 13 Bay Area health jurisdictions advised the public to protect against flu and COVID infection with updated vaccines.
These safe and effective vaccines have been updated for the fall and are recommended for all Californians 6 months and older, and they are now available in pharmacies and doctors’ offices throughout the region.
Vaccines help you and your family stay healthy, preventing severe illness and hospital visits. The COVID vaccine is especially recommended for older adults, pregnant people, infants and toddlers, and anyone else with risk for serious disease.
The State of California provides science-based recommendations about exactly who needs vaccination to protect against respiratory viruses, and the 13 Bay Area health officials are aligned with these recommendations that safeguard vaccine access.
“Flu and COVID shots remain highly effective at reducing serious illness,” said Dr. Noemi Doohan, the City of Berkeley Health Officer. “As we head into Winter, respiratory illnesses rise with the season. We know we have tools at hand for everyone to reduce the most serious risks those illnesses pose.”
These recommendations from Bay Area’s health officials include the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma and the City of Berkeley
Get vaccinated with the updated vaccines at your regular healthcare provider or a pharmacy covered by your insurance.
Despite recent federal changes, the updated fall 2025 COVID shot is still free or low-cost for people who live in California and who have health insurance regulated by this state. The same goes for the annual flu shot.
Berkeley resources for flu and COVID shots:
- Your provider
- MyTurn Vaccine Locator (California Department of Public Health)
- City of Berkeley Public Health Flu Clinics
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