Flu Vaccine Schedules
Flu shots
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
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
No |
No |
Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Scripps Clinic Encinitas
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
No |
No |
Scripps Clinic Mission Valley - Building 7565
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
No |
No |
Scripps Clinic Mission Valley - Building 7425
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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No |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego - Calle Verde
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Clinic Santee
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
No |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Eastlake
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas - Adult
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
No |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas - Pediatrics
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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No |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Jefferson
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Oceanside
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center San Marcos
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Solana Beach
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista
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Adults |
Children |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Walk-In Clinics
Scripps HealthExpress Carlsbad
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Carmel Valley
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Eastlake
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Encinitas
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Hillcrest
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Jefferson
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Adults |
Children (6 months and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Mission Valley
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Oceanside
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo Pediatrics
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Adults |
Children (3 months to 17 years) |
Drive-Thru |
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No |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho San Diego
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Adults |
Children (5 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Scripps HealthExpress San Marcos
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Adults |
Children (2 years and older) |
Drive-Thru |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |