Providers should contact their regular distributors or the vaccine manufacturers. Providers who meet eligibility criteria (local public health centers, nonprofit organizations, and community organizations who serve clients who are low-income, under-insured or uninsured) may qualify for free vaccine from our Influenza Vaccine Distribution program (see below).
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Distribution Program for Clinics Serving Low Income or Uninsured Clients
Open enrollment for the Flu Vaccine Distribution Program is limited to once per year. If your organization is interested in applying to receive vaccine from SFDPH, please review the program guidelines. If your organization meets the eligibility criteria, contact the SFDPH immunization Program at immunization@sfdph.org or (415) 554-2955 to request the application materials.
Flu Program Participant Requirements and Resources
Program participants agree to follow California Department of Public Health (CDPH) standards for storage and handling of vaccine. Prior to submitting your application, your Primary Vaccine Coordinator and two Back-Up Coordinators must thoroughly read the current SFDPH Vaccine Management Resource Guide. This guide is a compilation of resources designed to help your clinic with vaccine administration, ordering, storage and handling.
Two usage reports are due each flu season:
- Mid-Year Usage Report due in January/Feb
- Final Usage Report due in April/May
Resources and Forms for SFDPH Immunization Program Partners
Vaccine Storage and Handling
SFDPH Vaccine Management Resource Guide – Must be reviewed annually by the Vaccine Coordinator and Backup Coordinator
Key Staff Contacts Form – Post a copy of this on your storage unit and update it with any staffing change
Emergency Vaccine Management Plan – Post a copy of this on your storage unit and update annually or with any staffing change
EZIZ Trainings – Both Storage and Handling trainings must be completed annually by Vaccine Coordinator, Backup, and any other staff monitoring temperatures
SFDPH Vaccine Storage and Handling Incident Summary Form – Complete this form if your vaccine storage unit temperatures go out of range
Vaccine Requests and Transport
Vaccine Request Form – To be submitted by current program members when vaccine is needed throughout the year
Vaccine Return Form – Complete this form and bring it when returning vaccine to our program
SFDPH Vaccine Transport Guide – Please follow this guidance when picking up or transporting vaccine
Vaccine Accountability
Influenza Vaccination Authorization Record – Optional resource for partners to track flu doses administered and obtain patient authorization
Additional Resources
- CDC: Interim Guidance for Immunization Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Flu Information
- AITC Immunization and Travel Clinic
- Immunization Action Coalition
- California Immunization Coalition
- San Francisco Immunization Coalition
- National Flu Activity and Surveillance
- Information about thimerosal
- FluMist Nasal Flu Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Please call or email the Communicable Disease Prevention Unit with any questions: immunization@sfdph.org or (415) 554-2955
Flu Vaccine Links
Public
- Where to get a flu vaccine
- Pregnant Women are at Risk for Serious Complications from Flu flyer [English] [Spanish] [Chinese]
Providers
- Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
- California Department of Public Health Influenza Vaccine Identification Guide