Berkeley Public Health recommends families catch up on immunizations before the new school year begins 

Parents, check that your children return to school up to date on vaccinations. If necessary, schedule a visit with your family’s doctor or with the City of Berkeley’s Immunization Clinic to catch up.

Vaccines protect your household and also limit the spread of diseases such as measles and polio. The higher the vaccination rate in a community, the greater the protection for everyone – especially the most vulnerable. 

Families are encouraged to:

• Check their child’s vaccination records. Ask their health care provider or check  California’s Digital Vaccine Record portal.
• Schedule a check-up with your child’s doctor.

If your child doesn’t have a health care provider, you may be able to access free vaccinations through the City of Berkeley’s Immunization Clinic. Make an appointment by calling (510) 981-5350, emailing phmailbox@berkeleyca.gov, or booking online.

See what shots are required for pre-kindergarten or TK-12th grade, and check that your kids have all their recommended vaccines.

FREE VACCINE CLINICS AUG. 4-13

Children without health insurance or whose insurance doesn’t cover vaccines can get them for free:

City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic
West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
1900 Sixth St.

Hours: Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 
Closed 12 p.m.–1 p.m.

Make an appointment between Aug. 4–6 or Aug. 11–13 for back-to-school vaccine clinics:

• Call: (510) 981-5350
• Email: phmailbox@berkeleyca.gov
• Book online

Children 18 years and under are eligible for free City vaccines if they are:

• Medicaid-eligible
• Uninsured
• Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
• American Indian or Alaska Native

If you are unsure whether you or your child is up to date, the City of Berkeley Vaccination Clinic can help review records and provide recommended vaccines.

FAMILY WELLNESS RESOURCES

Vaccines are just one of the many public health services you can access at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. The center is home to the Women, Infants, and Children program, nutrition support, case management services, and a variety of family support services, plus free classes throughout the year.

Vaccinations aren’t just for kids. Throughout adult life, everyone should keep up with their vaccination needs. See recommended vaccines for adults. 

Get a healthy start to the school year. Check your child’s vaccinations. Make an appointment with your doctor or get free vaccines at the City clinic.

VACCINE INFORMATION AND FAMILY RESOURCES

• City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic
• TK–12 school vaccine requirements:
  • Required vaccinations for kids in childcare (before TK) (CDPH)
  • Required vaccinations for kids in TK through 12th grade (CDPH)
  • California’s Digital Vaccine Record portal
• Family support services:
  • West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
  • Women, Infants, and Children program

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