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Don't forget your Flu shot!

Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Anthem Blue Cross or Blue Shield of California

SISC Anthem Blue Cross members and Blue Shield of California members can receive no cost flu shots at a variety of locations.

  • Costco Pharmacies (no membership required) - Costco has launched an online appointment system to provide members with scheduled access to their $0 annual flu vaccination in a Costco warehouse. You can book an appointment at https://book-costcopharmacy.appointment-plus.com/cx8py0rk/#/. Walk-ins are also welcome.
  • Network Pharmacies - Walk-in $0 flu shots are available at pharmacies such as Rite Aid and CVS. Members interested in this option may contact Navitus at 1-866-333-2757 to locate participating pharmacies.

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser members can get a $0 flu shot at many Kaiser Permanente facilities. You can access https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/helath-wellness/flu for specific locations.

In addition to the many flu shot locations available at Kaiser Permanente, from October 1 to December 31, 2020, Kaiser members can get a flu shot at no additional cost from many nearby retail locations. You won't have to pay or file a claim for reimbursement for a flu shot given at these select locations.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this option has been made available in order to provide more convenient locations for members to get their flu shot as soon as possible.

National retailers and pharmacies include:

  • Albertsons
  • Costco
  • CVS
  • Kroger
  • Rite Aid
  • Safeway
  • Sav-On
  • Walgreens
  • Walmart

Once you get your flu shot, your medical record will be updated. If you go to a different retailer or pharmacy than those listed above, you'll need to pay out of pocket and update your flu record.

If you have any questions about this program, please call the Kaiser Permanente flu hotline at 1-866-706-6358.