Flu Season Coverage – Harvard University Student Health Program

We are in the process of updating the benefits materials, policies, applications, and rates for the AY2025-2026 plan year. As we make this transition, please contact us if you have any questions about the plan.

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Flu Vaccine at HUHS

Flu Vaccine Outside of HUHS

Protect yourself and your family during flu season.

Flu Vaccine at HUHS

All Harvard students are covered for the flu shot at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), regardless of their health insurance status.

Visit the HUHS EVENTS Calendar for vaccine clinic dates

You may also call (617) 495-8414 or (617) 495-2001 to schedule an appointment.

Flu Vaccine Outside of HUHS

If you cannot obtain your flu shot at HUHS, the Harvard Student Health Insurance Plan provides coverage for the flu vaccine through your pharmacy benefits.

Where to go:

Rite Aid
Walgreens Pharmacy

How to get coverage for the flu shot:

Visit the pharmacy desk and ask them to bill the vaccine as a prescription

Outside of HUHS, you can only receive a flu shot at a participating retail pharmacy. While CVS pharmacies are included in coverage, CVS locations with Minute Clinics are not. If a vaccine is administered at a CVS Minute Clinic, it will not be covered, and you will be responsible for payment. Therefore, we recommend that a student uses a Rite Aid or Walgreens Pharmacy.

Some pharmacies may charge an administration fee for the vaccine.

Note: If you waived the Student Health Insurance Plan and need to have a flu shot outside of HUHS, please contact your private insurance plan to confirm your coverage.

Need Help?

Call

617-495-2008

Email

mservices@huhs.harvard.edu

Visit

Make a virtual appointment