Get a Flu Shot at Scripps

Flu shots

A young boy in a doctor's office is receiving a flu shot, illustrating the importance of getting a flu vaccination.

Flu shots

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 vaccines for 2025-2026 season

The best time to get your flu shot is September or October to ensure protection by the time the virus is circulating widely.

Scripps has three convenient ways for you and your family to get your flu vaccine:

Flu vaccine clinics are available at most Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center locations. Appointments are required. You can schedule your flu vaccine through MyScripps or by calling your primary care doctor’s office.*
You can get your vaccine during your regularly scheduled appointment at your primary care physician’s office.
You can walk into a Scripps HealthExpress or use On My Way to let us know you are coming. No appointment is needed. HealthExpress has 13 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.

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Clinic Anderson Medical Pavilion

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	No	No

Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	Yes

Scripps Clinic Encinitas

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	No	No

Scripps Clinic Mission Valley - Building 7565

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	No	No

Scripps Clinic Mission Valley - Building 7425

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
No	Yes	No

Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego - Calle Verde

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Clinic Santee

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	No	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Eastlake

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas - Adult

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	No	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas - Pediatrics

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
No	Yes	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Jefferson

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Oceanside

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center San Marcos

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Solana Beach

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista

Adults	Children	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Walk-In Clinics

Scripps HealthExpress Carlsbad

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Carmel Valley

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Eastlake

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Encinitas

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Hillcrest

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Jefferson

Adults	Children (6 months and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Mission Valley

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Oceanside

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo Pediatrics

Adults	Children (3 months to 17 years)	Drive-Thru
No	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress Rancho San Diego

Adults	Children (5 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Scripps HealthExpress San Marcos

Adults	Children (2 years and older)	Drive-Thru
Yes	Yes	No

Flu Vaccine Schedules