COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are free to everyone and available by drop-in or appointment at pharmacies, health care providers, and pop-up clinics across Berkeley and the region. You do not need insurance to get vaccinated. You will not be asked about immigration status.

Where to get an appointment

COVID-19 vaccines are widely available through other sources including some that offer same-day appointments or drop-in vaccinations for both first, second doses and additional doses (for those with moderately to severely compromised immune systems).

The COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone. You do not need insurance to get vaccinated.

MyTurn: Use myturn.ca.gov to schedule appointments at many sites across the state and region, MyTurn is available in 14 languages.
Vaccines.gov: Use Vaccines.gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.
CA COVID-19 hotline: Call (833) 422-4255 to schedule appointments by phone. Translators are available to support 250 languages.
Local pharmacies: Getting vaccinated at a neighborhood pharmacy may be the most accessible option for many. For booking information, see: CVS, Safeway, Walgreens.
Private health care providers are vaccinating both members and nonmembers: See information from: Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, Stanford Health Care.
Berkeley Public Health clinics: Pop-up vaccine clinics coordinated through the Berkeley Public health listed below.

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

While everyone ages 6 months and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, different age group and risk groups have different vaccines they are eligible for.

Everyone 5 years and older, including immunocompromised people, should get a booster shot. If you are eligible for an additional primary shot, you should get this dose first before you get a booster shot.

See CDC guidance on timing of vaccine doses for further information.

Ages 6 months to 4 years old

Primary vaccine series: Either a 2-dose Moderna series or a 3-dose Pfizer series.

Ages 5 and 11

Primary vaccine series: Either Pediatric Pfizer or Moderna primary vaccine series (two doses only)
Booster: Pediatric Pfizer booster 5 months or later after last dose of primary series

Ages 12-17

Primary vaccine series: Either Pfizer or Moderna primary two dose vaccine series
Booster: Pfizer booster 5 months or later after last dose of primary series

Ages 18 - 49

Primary vaccine series:
- Pfizer and Moderna two dose series
- Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine (Moderna/Pfizer preferred*)
Booster: Pfizer or Moderna booster 5 months after last dose of primary series

Ages 50 and older

Primary vaccine series:
- Pfizer and Moderna two dose series
- Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine (Moderna/Pfizer preferred*)
First Booster: Pfizer or Moderna booster 5 months after last dose of primary series
Second Booster: Pfizer or Moderna booster 4 months after first booster

* It is recommended that if you received a J&J vaccine, you strongly consider a Pfizer or Moderna booster. The J&J COVID-19 vaccine may be considered in some situations.

Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised People

After completing the primary series, some moderately or severely immunocompromised people are eligible for an additional primary shot. See CDC guidance on timing of vaccine doses for further detail.

Berkeley Public Health vaccine clinics

For doses beyond your first at any clinic, bring your CDC vaccination card or digital vaccine record if card is unavailable.

The following City-coordinated clinics for ages 6 months+ provide the following vaccine and doses:

Pfizer vaccine: Standard (12+) and Pediatric doses (ages 5-11), Pediatric doses (ages 6 months – 4)
Pfizer doses 1 & 2, additional dose (immunocompromised), and boosters (including Pediatric boosters)

Due to current demand, please book an appointment online. Walk-up availability is limited.

Parental Consent: Ages 6 months-17 require parent/guardian consent: in-person, by phone, or via signed form (see sample). Ages 6 months-15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult before, during, and after the appointment.

Vaccine clinics open to 6 months and older

Wednesday: August 10, and
Friday August 12:
Ann Chandler Clinic (6 months+)
830 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Registration and appointment link

Every Tuesday in August:
South Berkeley Clinic (6 months+)
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St.
Clinic hours: 11:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Registration and appointment link

Thursday, August 11
Willard Middle School Clinic (6 months+)
2425 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94705
Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration and appointment link

Saturday, August 13
King Child Development Center Clinic (6 months+)
1939 Ward St., Berkeley, CA 94703
Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Registration and appointment link

Vaccine clinics open to 18 years and older

Thursday, August 25
Dorothy Day Clinic - Downtown Berkeley (18+)
Dorothy Day House, 1931 Center St.

Alameda County Community Care Site focused on unhoused population
2:00 p.m.–4:00 pm
Walk-up only
For those that are 18+
Moderna available

Lost and incorrect vaccine card

Vaccination records are maintained by the State. If you have lost your COVID-19 CDC vaccine card, obtain a record of your immunization through:

CA Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record: A digital vaccine record that details your COVID-19 vaccination, as stored in the California Immunization Registry (CAIR), that includes COVID-19 vaccination dates, vaccine type received and a QR code. Request your Digital Record from the State online and download the image and save for your records.
Your Health Care Provider: If you are having issues accessing your digital record from the State, it is possible that your health care provider may have record of your COVID-19 vaccination. Call your health care provider or login to your health care provider's member portal immunizations page to check.

If you are unable to retrieve your record or if there is an error on your record, the State has created a Virtual Assistant tool to submit requests for Vaccine Record errors.