Preventive Vaccinations

How to Get Your Vaccines

Emory strongly encourages students and employees to follow public health guidance and stay up to date on flu vaccine recommendations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Emory employees with Emory University or Healthcare medical insurance can receive flu vaccines at no cost at in-network locations. Those under the Emory Medical Plan can also access vaccines at no cost through pharmacy benefits at CVS and participating pharmacies like Costco, Sam’s Club, and Publix. Emory employees may also find nearby vaccination locations by visiting vaccinefinder.org.

Get Your Vaccine, It’s Worth a Shot! For Scheduling Assistance:

HSA and POS Members visit: Patient Look-up | CVS Pharmacy

Kaiser Members visit: Kaiser Permanente Flu

Healthcare:  Emory Healthcare Home

University: Emory University Home

Saturday Flu Drive-Through Clinics for Kaiser Permanente Members

Kaiser Permanente members can take advantage of two Saturday drive-through flu vaccination events during the 2026-2027 flu season. These clinics are designed to provide convenient and efficient access to the influenza vaccine without leaving your vehicle.

These drive-through clinics are offered exclusively for Kaiser Permanente members and provide a convenient way to receive your seasonal flu vaccine.

Learn More: Visit kp.org/seasonalvaccines to learn more about seasonal vaccines and available vaccination locations.

Flu Shot Requirement for Emory Healthcare Employees

All Emory Healthcare employees, including contractors and remote workers, must receive an annual flu shot or submit an exemption. Please upload your proof of vaccination or exemption to the Workplace Health (H.O.M.E.) portal via e-Vantage by11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. Emory University does not mandate vaccines unless it is a requirement of your job (certain research areas).

Processing Times:

• Vaccination Documentation: Up to 2 weeks
• Exemption Requests: Up to 2 weeks (reviewed by OHS clinicians)

If you were granted either a medical or religious exemption by Occupational Health Services in 2024 or later, there is no requirement for you to apply for the same exemption in 2026. Employees who do not complete the vaccination process by November 1 at 11:59 p.m. will be suspended without pay and will not be able to use PTO. Employees who have not provided proof of flu vaccination or an exemption form by November 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. will be terminated. For more information on exemptions, check the internet site here.

We encourage you to get vaccinated early to avoid last-minute issues!

If you have any questions, please email Occupational Health Services at Influenza@emoryhealthcare.org.

Additional Flu Vaccination Options for Emory Healthcare Employees

Emory Healthcare employees can also visit the One Emory Connect Influenza Vaccination Campaign Retail and Physician Path page for information about receiving a flu vaccine through participating retail pharmacies or your physician

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

No prescription is required for COVID-19 vaccines. However, Emory employees are encouraged to engage in shared decision-making with their provider to determine if the vaccine is right for them

Need Help?

• Emory University employees: 404-712-3775; healthyemory@emory.edu
• Emory Healthcare employees: 404-686-8589, option 3
• Emory School of Medicine faculty and staff should contact their department HR contact with questions
• Emory School of Nursing faculty and staff should contact their department HR contact with questions
• Emory University employees can contact Healthy Emory to explore opportunities to bring an onsite flu clinic to their location