Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines
Reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses is more important than ever. Stay up to date on your flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Vaccination clinics are open for Sharp Rees-Stealy patients at seven convenient San Diego County locations until Saturday, Dec. 21. Flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines are available.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment, sign in to Sharp or use the Sharp app on your mobile device.
Patients who have a scheduled primary care appointment can receive the flu and COVID-19 vaccine at their appointment upon request. Certain specialty care departments, including allergy (Chula Vista and Rancho Bernardo), cardiology, endocrinology, OBGYN, oncology, pulmonology and rheumatology will also offer the flu vaccine at appointments scheduled.
Monday through Friday, 8 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm
Sharp Rees-Stealy Chula Vista — Floor 2, Occupational Medicine, conference room
Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown — Floor 2, Occupational Medicine
Sharp Rees-Stealy Genesee — Floor 2, Occupational Medicine
Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa — Floor 6, Occupational Medicine
Sharp Rees-Stealy Sorrento Mesa — Floor 1, conference room
Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo — Floor 1, conference room
Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee — Floor 1, conference room
Thursday, 4 to 8 pm
Sharp Rees-Stealy Chula Vista — Floor 2, Occupational Medicine, conference room
Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo — Floor 1, conference room
Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee — Floor 1, conference room
Saturday, 8 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm
Sharp Rees-Stealy Chula Vista — Floor 2, Occupational Medicine, conference room
Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo — Floor 1, conference room
Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee — Floor 1, conference room
The vaccination clinics will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, through Saturday, Nov. 30.
Flu vaccine
Your doctor and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone age 6 months and older receive the annual flu vaccine. In addition to the standard flu vaccine, we also offer a flu vaccine designed for adults 65 and older. FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine, can be requested for eligible pediatric patients ages 2 to 17 while supplies last.
COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get a COVID-19 vaccine. We are offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
If you prefer to receive the Pfizer or Novavax vaccine, visit MyTurn.ca.gov to find community pharmacies and vaccination clinics offering this vaccine.
RSV vaccine
An RSV vaccine can help protect older adults from severe RSV infection. The CDC recommends an RSV vaccine for everyone age 75 and up and for adults ages 60 to 74 who are at an increased risk of severe RSV. Older adults who have received an RSV vaccine in the past do not need to get another one at this time.
The RSV vaccine is recommended for pregnant people between 32 and 36 weeks gestation during RSV season. Please contact your OBGYN provider for your RSV vaccine.
Nirsevimab, an antibody injection, is recommended for infants younger than 8 months old to protect them from severe RSV. Sharp Rees-Stealy vaccination clinics offer nirsevimab to infants ages 31 days to under 8 months. Infants age 30 days and younger should receive the immunization at their primary care doctor's office.
Mask recommendation
Wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth is highly recommended at all times in our medical centers.
Frequently asked questions
Sharp Rees-Stealy vaccination clinics are open to current Sharp Rees-Stealy patients.
If you or your child has an upcoming primary care appointment, you will be offered the flu vaccine at that time. Certain specialty care departments, including allergy (Chula Vista and Rancho Bernardo), cardiology, endocrinology, OBGYN, oncology, pulmonology and rheumatology will also offer the flu vaccine at appointments.
We welcome walk-ins to our vaccination clinics, but we recommend scheduling an appointment to minimize your wait.
Please bring your insurance card, immunization records and copayment method (if required by your insurance company).
For adults with Medicare Part D receiving the RSV vaccine, please bring a copy of your pharmacy card to your appointment.
Since benefits can vary among insurance plans, please check with your health insurance plan regarding potential costs.
Medicare: Both flu and COVID-19 vaccines are covered by Medicare Part B benefits. The RSV vaccine is covered by Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. If you do not have Part D coverage, you will be fully responsible for the out-of-pocket RSV vaccine cost.
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There is no minimum waiting period between getting the flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. We recommend you get all vaccines available to you, especially if making multiple visits to our clinics may be difficult.
People with minor illnesses can be vaccinated. However, if you might be contagious to others, you should wait to recover before receiving a vaccine. Ask your care team if you have additional questions regarding your specific situation.
FluMist is available for healthy children ages 2 to 17 at our vaccine clinics upon request and while supplies last. Adults ages 18 to 49 who are not pregnant and interested in receiving FluMist should contact their care team for the nasal spray vaccine. Patients with certain chronic conditions, a weakened immune system, or severe allergies to the nasal spray vaccine components should opt for the standard flu vaccine.
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