No-cost County flu clinic: Thursday, October 22, 12:00 to 3:00pm, Lincoln Acres Community Room, 2717 Granger Ave., National City (16 days away). Everyone 6 months and older.
The County of San Diego gives flu vaccine at its Public Health Centers to anyone 6 months and older, regardless of health coverage. Call ahead to confirm hours and that vaccine is in stock.
County Public Health Centers, North County first
- North Coastal Public Health Center: 1701 Mission Ave, Suite 210, Oceanside · 760-967-4401 · Mon-Wed and Fri 8am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm
- North Inland Public Health Center: 649 W. Mission Ave, Suite 2, Escondido · 760-740-3000 · Mon-Wed and Fri 8am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm; appointments encouraged
- North Central Public Health Center: 5055 Ruffin Road, San Diego · 858-573-7300 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
North Coastal is the closest to Solana Beach, Del Mar and Encinitas. Some centers take online appointments; call for the rest.
Can't leave the house?
The County's Homebound Vaccine Program brings flu and COVID-19 vaccines to your home at no cost, for San Diego County residents who need another person or medical equipment to leave home. Call 2-1-1 and a representative calls you back. People in the household can get a shot at the same visit.
Have insurance or Medicare?
- Medicare Part B covers usually one flu shot each season, and you pay nothing if the provider accepts assignment.
- Your doctor or a pharmacy is usually quickest; find one on Vaccines.gov or MyTurn.
- Community events in North County run through TrueCare's mobile vaccination program.
Booking it for a parent?
The online appointment is often the hard part. Text PJ for help booking it. Medicare's Open Enrollment opens October 15 too: dates and free counseling.
Sources: County of San Diego, Where to get your vaccines (updated 9/29/2026) and each Public Health Center's page · Medicare.gov, flu shots. Checked October 5, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Where can I get a free flu shot in San Diego?
The County's no-cost flu clinic on October 22, 2026 (12:00 to 3:00pm, Lincoln Acres Community Room, 2717 Granger Ave., National City) is open to everyone 6 months and older, and County Public Health Centers give flu vaccine to anyone 6 months and older regardless of health coverage.
Where is the closest County Public Health Center to Solana Beach?
North Coastal Public Health Center, 1701 Mission Ave, Suite 210, Oceanside, 760-967-4401.
Does Medicare cover the flu shot?
Yes. Medicare Part B usually covers one flu shot each season, and you pay nothing if the provider accepts assignment.
Can someone give me a flu shot at home?
Yes, if you're homebound: the County's Homebound Vaccine Program brings flu and COVID-19 vaccines at no cost. Call 2-1-1.
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