OFFICE OF THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, LABOR RELATIONS AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
October 28, 2021
ALL ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UC SAN DIEGO (excluding UC San Diego Health)
Corrected Links: Important Information Regarding This Year's Flu Vaccine Mandate for Employees
Correct links to English and Spanish versions of the attestation/declination form now included. Link to Blink information page corrected.
UC San Diego is committed to the health and safety of all. The most important measure to prevent flu infection is an annual flu vaccination, and it is even more important during a pandemic. Similar to the steps we take to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection such as wearing a face covering, physical distancing, and good hand hygiene, getting an annual flu vaccination helps stop the spread of influenza in the community in addition to protecting you and your campus community.
The University of California has issued a systemwide executive order requiring all students, faculty, other academic appointees, and staff who are living, learning, or working on premises at any University facility to (i) receive education concerning influenza vaccine; and (ii) receive or affirmatively decline influenza vaccination on or before Nov. 19, 2021. Please also see these University of California frequently asked questions for more information about the executive order.
Employees are encouraged to get the flu shot through their primary care provider or through a local pharmacy. In addition, our goal is to offer a free flu vaccine to any faculty, other academic appointees, and staff who needs access to it through our partnership with UC San Diego Health. Employee convenience is at the forefront of our flu prevention campaign. This includes expanding access and offering the following convenient options:
EMPLOYEE FLU VACCINATION You can self-schedule a flu vaccine appointment at one of the following UC San Diego Health locations at flu.ucsd.edu. Vaccinations will be administered by appointment only and are free for all employees.
Price Center walk-up location As of Oct. 27, 2021, flu shot appointments are available at the Price Center West walk-up location in Ballroom A. For campus employees who are currently reporting to work on-site, this may be the most convenient option for receiving the flu shot. You will need to remain on-site for 15 minutes after receiving your vaccination.
Drive-up locations Currently we are offering three drive-up locations in La Jolla, Hillcrest, and Rancho Bernardo to receive your flu shot without even having to leave your car. Please note that while appointments are very fast, you will need to remain on-site in your vehicle for at least 15 minutes after receiving the shot for observation per CDC guidance.
Flu vaccination outside UC San Diego Health Many local pharmacies and clinics offer free flu shots. You may also visit your primary care provider to receive your flu vaccine. For many employees working hybrid or remotely, this may be the easiest and most convenient option.
Student Employees Student employees should follow the student process for obtaining a flu vaccination. There is no cost for the flu vaccine for students. To find an appointment, students should go to MyStudentChart to find an appointment, or they can indicate the received an influenza vaccine outside of UCSD by going to “preventative care” from the menu or main page of the MyStudentChart site.
SUBMIT YOUR ATTESTATION OR DECLINATION You should submit your attestation or declination of the influenza vaccine through the Flu Vaccination Attestation or Declination form (English) (Spanish) no later than November 19, 2021. You must sign in with your AD login. This form is available in English and Spanish.
Individuals who choose to decline will be required to wear masks or face coverings at UC locations through the end of the flu season, even if COVID-19 requirements are loosened.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, please visit the Flu Information section on Blink Human Resources.
Thank you for helping our campus community with this important safety measure.
