How can I book a flu shot in San Francisco?

Same-day and next day appointments for flu shots are bookable directly through Solv. Simply search for a San Francisco-area doctor, find a provider, and book a time that aligns with your schedule stating “flu shot” as your reason for visit.

Where can I get a flu shot in San Francisco?

The flu vaccine should generally be available at San Francisco-area urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care doctor offices, and local pharmacies. While many times you can simply walk in to get a flu shot, it is best to book an appointment online to reduce your wait time.

Where can I get a flu shot after hours in San Francisco?

Outside routine work hours, most San Francisco primary care doctor offices are closed, however, most of the area’s urgent care and retail clinics are open after hours and on weekends. Book an after hours appointment today.

Is a flu shot necessary?

Everyone 6 months or older should get vaccinated for the flu every year. Influenza, or the flu, is a serious virus and infection that hospitalizes and kills thousands of people annually. And it is constantly changing. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from contracting the virus.

Do I need to get a flu shot every year?

Flu vaccines are needed annually, primarily for two reasons. First, the flu virus is constantly evolving, meaning the virus you received a vaccine for last year is unique from the virus in the upcoming season. As such, the vaccine itself needs to be different. Second, the vaccine itself wears off and your immune system’s response to the flu virus decreases over time. Unless you receive the vaccine every year, you will lack necessary immunity.

When should I get a flu shot?

Each year is a little different, but flu season generally starts as early as September. Getting a flu shot early in the season - August to October - gives your buddy the best opportunity to build up immunity to the virus as it does take roughly two weeks for the vaccine to protect you against infection. Of course, if you are unable to get the flu shot early, getting a flu shot later still helps as the virus could last through May.

How effective is the flu shot?

Each year, the CDC and other organizations conduct studies to determine the effectiveness of the flu vaccine against that years flu virus. According to the CDC, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60%. Of course, there are multiple types and strands of the flu virus including influenza B and influenza A(H1N1), as well as influenza A(H3N2). Generally speaking, flu shots tend to work better against influenza types A & B.

How long does a flu shot last?

The flu vaccine lasts for one flu season as the virus constantly evolves and each year the vaccine is produced to specifically protect against the strand(s) that are prevalent in the upcoming flu season.

How much does a flu shot cost?

Depending on where you get your flu vaccine, what type of vaccine you are getting, and whether or not you are insured, flu shot costs vary. Generally speaking, however, flu shots can cost between $0 and $50, sometimes more.

Is a flu shot covered by insurance?

Your health insurance must cover the flu vaccine, as well as other vaccines, without a copayment or coinsurance. However, check with your insurance company to see if the vaccine must be administered at a specified location.

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Medical Center of Marin, Corte Madera

Medical Center of Marin

101 Casa Buena Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925101 Casa Buena Dr

Open until 5:45 pm

Mon 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Tue 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Wed 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Thu 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Fri 9:15 am - 5:45 pm
Sat10:00 am - 4:30 pm
SunClosed

4.56(739 reviews)

Wonderful experience. In and out quickly. Dr. was knowledgeable and helpful.

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Carbon Health Urgent Care, Corte Madera

Carbon Health Urgent Care

303 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925303 Corte Madera Town Center

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

4.36(73 reviews)

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Corte Madera - 303 Corte Madera Town Center

Entire experience was great. Numerous appts available on line. Receptionist, nurse and doctor all were friendly, efficient, and professional. The best Urgent Care facility I have experienced.

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CityHealth, Montclair Village Oakland, CA

CityHealth

1970 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 946111970 Mountain Blvd

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

4.35(26 reviews)

CityHealth, Montclair Village Oakland, CA - 1970 Mountain Blvd

I went in for a Covid test my original appointment was at 6:30 they were able to take me early at 2:15 Staff was very friendly and polite

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CityHealth, San Leandro Urgent Care

CityHealth

201 Dolores Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577201 Dolores Ave

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

4.71(215 reviews)

CityHealth, San Leandro Urgent Care - 201 Dolores Ave, San Leandro

First time visit, very impressive!

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Carbon Health Urgent Care, San Mateo - Hillsdale Mall

Carbon Health Urgent Care

46 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 9440346 Hillsdale Mall

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

4.51(68 reviews)

Carbon Health Urgent Care, San Mateo - Hillsdale Mall - 46 Hillsdale Mall

Great service great staff thank you for your help God bless you

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Dignity Health- GoHealth Urgent Care, Redwood City

Dignity Health- GoHealth Urgent Care

830 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063830 Jefferson Ave

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

4.0(3 reviews)

Dignity Health- GoHealth Urgent Care, Redwood City - 830 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City

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Carbon Health Urgent Care, Martinez

Carbon Health Urgent Care

1125 Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA 945531125 Arnold Dr

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

4.42(24 reviews)

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Martinez - 1125 Arnold Dr

Close to home. Spotless facility Knowledgeable and kind staff

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Carbon Health Urgent Care, Novato

Carbon Health Urgent Care

132 Vintage Oaks Way, Novato, CA 94945132 Vintage Oaks Way

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

4.68(73 reviews)

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Novato - 132 Vintage Oaks Way

Great first experience. The only issue I have is that no one there answers the phone. We got a prescription sent to a pharmacy (our standard one) and the pharmacy didn’t have it in stock. Because carbon health does not answer the phone, where I could have had them submit the scrip to a new pharmacy, I needed to be the middle person on a wild goose chase between the pharmacy that didn’t have the medication and one that did. This is a very stressful position to be in as a parent with a very sick kid who desperately needs medicine. Other than that one component, I was happy with the experience. I reflected my disappointment under “staff friendliness”, as I wasn’t sure where else to put it. Staff wasn’t unfriendly, they just didn’t answer the phone.

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Urgent Care + TeleHealth, Benicia

Urgent Care + TeleHealth

1387 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 945101387 E 2nd St

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
May 27 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

4.85(2.1k reviews)

Urgent Care + TeleHealth, Benicia - 1387 E 2nd St

Thank you so much to the doctor I saw. He recognized that the antibiotic I was on was not appropriate for someone with Mono. Since making that change and adding a steriod, my condition has improved immensely in the span of a day.

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Medical Center of Marin, Novato

Medical Center of Marin

7428 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 949457428 Redwood Blvd

Open until 5:45 pm

Mon 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Tue 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Wed 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Thu 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Fri 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Sat10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed

4.66(1.1k reviews)

It was nice and smooth. Personnel very professional and competent. Thanks

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Carbon Health Urgent Care, Mountain View

Carbon Health Urgent Care

2580 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 940402580 W El Camino Real

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

4.0(8 reviews)

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Mountain View - 2580 W El Camino Real

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Instant Urgent Care, San Ramon

Instant Urgent Care

2435 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 945832435 San Ramon Valley Blvd

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4.0(4 reviews)

Instant Urgent Care, San Ramon - 2435 San Ramon Valley Blvd

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Instant Urgent Care, Palo Alto

Instant Urgent Care

3737 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943063737 El Camino Real

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2.83(12 reviews)

Instant Urgent Care, Palo Alto - 3737 El Camino Real

The wait time was a little bit long, but they were able to wrap my sprained ankle and provide me with crutches in an out within one hour.

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Instant Urgent Care, Sunnyvale

Instant Urgent Care

970 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087970 W El Camino Real

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3.43(7 reviews)

My soar throat turned into an ear ache and sinus congestion. Looked for an urgent care clinic nearby and found Instant Urgent Care. Had taken my daughter there once before but she needed an x-ray they couldn’t provide so didn’t experience the full service. Glad I went back. Got a little lucky in that there was only one patient ahead of me. Everything was smooth and efficient. In and out in less than 30 minutes.