Flu and COVID Vaccine Program 2026-2027
Prevention is key to controlling flu, COVID, and other respiratory infections.
Yale Health offers flu and COVID vaccines at no cost to eligible members of the Yale community. Vaccinations are conveniently provided at Yale Health Center and selected off-site clinics. For those without Yale Health coverage, vaccines are also available at pharmacies and your healthcare provider.
This page contains several FAQs and important information. Please consider reading this page in its entirety.
NOTE: Parking at Yale Health (55 Lock St.) is limited. If possible, please consider walking, using a ride-share service, or utilizing the University’s shuttles to visit our on-site vaccine clinic.
*Vaccine clinic dates/hours are subject to change; please check back for updates before stopping in.
Who is eligible?
Yale Health members, including Yale Health Medicare members, as well as Yale faculty, staff, and students, can receive vaccinations at our clinics.
Flu Shots
To promote workforce and campus safety, flu vaccination is mandatory for all Yale Health staff, patient and human research subject-facing staff within the Yale School of Medicine (YSM), and healthcare professional students (Medicine, Nursing, Physician Associate). The flu vaccine must be received by December 1, 2026.
NOTE: Free vaccine for Yale Health members is only available through Yale Health clinics. Yale Health does not cover vaccines administered outside of Yale Health.
When should I get my flu shot?
The flu vaccine is reformulated yearly to protect against the most common strains expected during the upcoming season. It is safe, effective, and recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months. For optimal protection, the best time to get your flu shot is in September or October.
What Flu Vaccines will be available this year?
There will be two different types of flu vaccines available this year, as there have been in previous years.
- Regular Dose Flu Vaccine – recommended for any individual 6 months through 64 years old.
- High-Dose Flu Vaccine – recommended for any individual 65 years old and older.
COVID Vaccines
COVID vaccine is also available free to all Yale faculty, staff, and students through the Flu and COVID Vaccine Program, regardless of insurance coverage. We offer the Pfizer mRNA vaccine this year.
COVID vaccines covered under your Yale Health plan must be administered by Yale Health. Vaccines obtained from outside pharmacies or other community providers will not be eligible for reimbursement.
If you have other coverage (e.g., Aetna, Medicare), you may also use in-network pharmacies. You will need to provide your insurance card(s) to ensure proper billing.
Can I get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time?
Yes, flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be received at the same time. However, flu and COVID vaccines will only be administered together in select locations.
If I have a flu vaccine requirement, can I request an exemption?
Exemptions for those with a requirement will only be granted for evidence-based medical contraindications and religious reasons.
To request an exemption from the flu vaccine requirement:
- Log onto your Health On Track portal, navigate to the “Contact Us” tab and choose the appropriate selection regarding a medical or religious exemption request. You must review the Flu Exemption Information & Instructions, before submitting a request. More information on how to request an exemption can be found here.
For medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider.
For Yale Health members:
- Adults, call 203-432-0038
- Yale students, call 203-432-0312
- For children, call 203-432-0206