It’s that time of year again!
Students, faculty and university staff are strongly recommended to get vaccinated against influenza.
Fall semester brings us back to campus, and prepared for many exciting opportunities — takes steps so influenza doesn’t get in the way of your plans — make a plan to get your flu vaccine!
For most people who need only one dose of flu vaccine for the season, September and October are generally good times to be vaccinated against flu. Ideally, everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October.
Get protected against a “ruff” respiratory illness season!
Information updated 8/21/25.
Where to Get Vaccinated on Campus
For Students
Walk-in vaccination are available at the Engemann Plaza outside of Engemann 1st floor (UPC) and Eric Cohen (HSC, in HC1) locations of Student Health.
Appointments for flu shots are available for booking in MySHR.
McCarthy Quad Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays, 11:30 – 2 PM, beginning Sept. 17, 2025.
USC Village near Softies hamburgers on Tuesdays, 12:00 – 2 PM, beginning Sept. 16, 2025.
For Faculty and Staff
USC Pharmacy has flu shots (walk-in only). See the list of locations on both campuses.
Visit pharmacies.usc.edu for a description of pharmacy services that are available on campus.
See special Flu Outreach calendar for your school or program!
Is it free (no “out of pocket” costs)?
Students on SHIP/Aetna
For USC students on the SHIP/Aetna plan there are no out-of-pocket costs, you may receive it at any location Student Health is providing an outreach; you can also receive it during a regular medical visit in clinic.
Students on other plans
If you are on another insurance plan, the cost of the vaccine ($20) is billed to your student account. This is usually a reimbursable cost when submitted to your insurer (check with your plan on their website.)
Faculty and Staff
For USC employees, the USC Health Plans is sponsoring flu vaccinations at no cost for all USC faculty and staff at the USC Pharmacies. Employees and their dependents enrolled in USC PPO, EPO Plus, or EPO plans can visit any contracted Optum Rx pharmacy.
GSG Special Fall Flu Program!
USC Graduate Student Government is funding flu immunizations for all graduate students (while allocated funds are available.) This means that if you are a graduate student, you have a “no out of pocket cost” flu shot available to you, no matter what insurance plan you have. (This fund applies to the first 300 graduate students—get your flu shot early, while funds last!)
Note for Keck Medicine of USC Employees
Please see your email message from Keck Employee Health regarding instructions for completing the required ReadySet health survey. Vaccinations are available on-site at Keck Hospital ETC and Keck Employee Health Services in HC1. For questions, please contact Keck Employee Health at (323) 442-8609 or email ehs@med.usc.edu.
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