Berkeley Offers Free Flu Shots November 9 at South Berkeley Senior Center: No Insurance or ID Required

BERKELEY, Calif. — November 8, 2026. The City of Berkeley has scheduled a free flu vaccination pop-up for Monday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis Street.

Do residents need insurance or an appointment?

The city’s official event notice says no appointment, identification or health insurance is required. The event is offered as part of seasonal community vaccination outreach. Supplies, eligibility and any individualized medical considerations are handled by qualified vaccination staff, not by the newspaper.

Who may be eligible?

Berkeley’s notice encourages annual flu vaccination for people age six months and older. Families with young children and people with chronic conditions may wish to discuss suitable vaccine options and timing with their clinician. This article reports the city’s program and does not replace personal medical advice.

What if someone cannot attend Monday?

The city says flu vaccines are also offered through regular vaccination services at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Rather than assume any clinic always has walk-in appointments or a particular vaccine formulation, check the November 9 event page and its linked vaccination services for up-to-date instructions.

Accessibility and contact

Berkeley Public Health provides phmailbox@berkeleyca.gov for questions or requests for an accessibility accommodation. The exact site and published hours are important because a different free clinic was held at another Berkeley address on November 6; that earlier event has already passed.

Primary source: City of Berkeley official November 9 flu vaccine event listing; checked November 8, 2026.

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