Flu vaccine information
Find out what you need to know before being vaccinated.
Sharp Community vaccine program
Get the information you need before getting vaccinated.
Helping our members get well and stay well
Sharp Community Medical Group makes it easy for you to get the vaccines you need. Most routine vaccines such as COVID-19, RSV and flu do not require a prescription from your doctor. Please confirm with the pharmacy or your primary care doctor if one is needed.
To ensure insurance coverage, vaccinations should be completed at a preferred Sharp Community pharmacy (e.g., Vons/Albertsons) or at a Sharp Community physician’s office. Some vaccinations may require a prior authorization (e.g., travel vaccines) approval prior to administration. If a vaccination is provided at a non-preferred pharmacy or without a prior authorization approval, it may not be covered through insurance. If you're not sure, please confirm with your physician or the Sharp Community Pharmacy Benefits Administration team by calling 858-499-4699.
Vaccine availability can vary. We recommend contacting your pharmacy ahead of time to verify that the vaccine is in stock and available.
For other non-flu or non-COVID-19 vaccinations such as Mpox, please call Sharp Community Medical Group customer service at 858-499-2550 or toll-free at 1-877-518-7624 with any questions and to confirm the best location to receive your vaccination.
Frequently asked questions about vaccines
2025-26 flu information
During flu season, it's more important than ever to stay protected. Learn how to get vaccinated and where to go if you need care.
Get flu vaccine information
Flu vaccine locations
Find locations in your neighborhood where you can get your flu vaccine.
Flu care
If you need care for the flu, call your primary care doctor or visit an urgent care near you.
COVID-19 vaccine information
Stop the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. All individuals 6 months and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription. Find a vaccine site.
Read Sharp's frequently asked questions to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.
Whooping cough, Tdap and DTaP vaccine information
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread by coughing. People with pertussis have severe coughing attacks that can last for months. It can be life threatening for infants who are too young to get vaccinated and for others with compromised immune systems.
Contact your Sharp Community primary care doctor to check if you need the pertussis vaccine.