Flu Vaccine Schedules

Flu shots for 2023-2024 flu season

A mother and her child at an annual flu shot clinic while wearing masks.

Flu shots for 2023-2024 flu season

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the optimal time to receive the flu vaccine is in late September or in October before flu viruses begin spreading in your community.

Flu shot locations and times

The optimal time to receive the vaccine is in late September or in October.


Scripps offers three ways to get a flu vaccine:


  1. Scripps offers “flu vaccine clinics” to help meet the high demand for flu shots in San Diego. Appointments are required. You can schedule your flu vaccine conveniently through MyScripps or by calling your primary care physician’s office.*
  2. Flu vaccines are also offered during your regularly scheduled appointment at your primary care physician’s office.
  3. Flu vaccines are available on a walk-in basis at one of our 14 Scripps HealthExpress locations throughout San Diego County.


*Please note: Only flu vaccines are available at flu clinics. If you require additional vaccines, such as the pneumonia vaccine, please consult with your primary care provider.