Getting Your Vaccines

Page last updated 12/18/2024.

There are many ways to stay up-to-date on your vaccines. You can ask your doctor, pharmacist, or community health center. If you do not have a healthcare provider, contact 2-1-1.

On this page:

Vaccine Locators 

Find a vaccine near you:

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Retail Pharmacies

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County of San Diego Public Health Centers

Eligible individuals may get immunization services at a County Public Health Center.

Call ahead to confirm hours of operation, vaccines available, or questions about eligibility.

Eligibility

Who can get immunizations at County Public Health Centers:

  • Children and adults who do not have health insurance.
  • Children and adults whose health insurance does not include vaccines.
  • Persons 0-18 years who are Alaskan Native or American Indian.
  • Persons 0-18 years who have Medi-Cal or are Medi-Cal eligible.
  • Persons 6 months and older in need of influenza (flu) vaccine regardless of health coverage.

If your insurance covers vaccines, you cannot get immunizations at County Public Health Centers. It does not matter if you have co-pays or deductibles. 

Vaccines Available

Routine Childhood Vaccines:

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap)
  • Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib)
  • Hepatitis A (Hep A)
  • Hepatitis B (Hep B)
  • Human Papilloma virus (HPV)
  • Pneumococcal Diseases (PCV15, PCV20, PPSV23)
  • Polio (IPV)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY)
  • Meningococcal B (MenB)
  • Rotavirus (RV) 
  • Varicella (VAR)

Routine Adult Vaccines:

  • Hepatitis A (Hep A)
  • Hepatitis B (Hep B)
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY)
  • Pneumococcal Diseases (PCV15, PCV20, PCV23)
  • Tetanus (Td)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)
  • Varicella
  • Zoster (Shingles) (Shingrix)

For information about tuberculosis (TB) skin testing, visit Tuberculosis Control or call (619) 692-5565.

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Travel Vaccines

  • County Public Health Centers do not provide the vaccines needed for travel.
  • Check immunization requirements and recommendations for places you plan to travel. See Travel Vaccines for more information. 

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In-Home Vaccination

  • If you, or someone you know, is homebound and would like to get the COVID-19 and/or flu vaccine(s) at home, contact the Homebound Vaccine Program:
  • A representative will call you back. Have these ready: 
    • Name (First, Last),
    • Date of Birth,
    • Address,
    • Schedule Preferences (Date and Time),
    • If you are requesting COVID-19 and/or flu vaccine
San Diego Homebound Vaccine Program Flyer
  • This service is available at no-cost for San Diego County residents who have difficulty leaving their home. This includes needing the help of another person, or medical equipment, to leave their home.
  • Members of your household may also get a vaccine at the time of appointment.
  • The Homebound Vaccine Program flyer is available in multiple languages:

English |  معلومات باللغة العربية  (Arabic) |  中文信息  (Chinese) |  فارسی  (Farsi) |  한국어 정보  (Korean) |  Macluumaad Af-Soomaali ah  (Somali) |  Español  (Spanish) |  Impormasyon sa Tagalog  (Tagalog) |  Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt  (Vietnamese)

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Flu Vaccination Events

  • Flu vaccine events include one-day or temporary locations providing no-cost flu shots in the community for everyone 6 months and older. 
  • Information about flu vaccination events will be shared as they become available. 

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Community Vaccination Events

The County of San Diego contracts with community agencies to provide vaccination services in the community. This service is undergoing a transition of providers. Currently, one County contractor serves the South and Central Regions. More information about additional contractors and regional service providers will be available in Spring 2025.

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Call the San Diego Immunization Unit at (866) 358-2966, or via e-mail, for more information or to request materials.