Coronavirus

Updated COVID-19 Vaccines

San Mateo County Health is recommending that everyone who is eligible get the seasonal flu vaccine and the new COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Residents in San Mateo County should contact their primary health care provider or local pharmacy for flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

Use vaccines.gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.

Residents without Health Coverage

Residents without health coverage may contact San Mateo County Health at (650) 573-2877 or SMCHealth_IZ@smcgov.org to learn how to access flu and COVID-19 vaccines at no cost.

Some pharmacies are offering free COVID-19 to residents without insurance. Call or check pharmacy websites to learn more.

To learn about health coverage options in San Mateo County that may be available to you and your family, please call our Health Coverage Unit at (650) 616-2002 or click here for more information.

Homebound Vaccination 

In-home COVID-19 vaccinations are available to residents unable to leave home due to age, disability, or medical reasons. Call Aging & Adult Services at (844) 868-0938 to request an in-home vaccination appointment.

Testing Guidance

State-sponsored COVID-19 testing has ended. PCR testing and rapid antigen test kits (home test kits) remain widely available through health care providers and pharmacies.

For additional information on testing guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), please view the How to Get Tested guidance.