Immunizations
Questions? Contact the Immunization Department at 804-827-8047 or ushsimmuniz@vcu.edu.
Free Flu Shots
Free flu vaccine is now available to all VCU students at Student Health.
- Appointments are required and may be scheduled via the Web Portal or by phone. Students can also request the flu vaccine during a scheduled medical appointment.
- The flu vaccine is effective and does not cause the flu. All students are encouraged to complete the flu vaccine, especially those at high-risk for complications (eg. those with asthma, diabetes, HIV, etc.). The flu vaccine is also an annual requirement for Health Sciences students.
Flu shots are also coming to you Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Student Commons, Va Rooms A & B, from 9am - 2pm. Stop by with your student ID to get your free flu shot.
Immunization Services
VCU's Immunization Department is located within Student Health Services on both campus locations (Monroe Park and VCU Medical Center). At this time, immunization services are by appointment only.
- Flu vaccine appointments can be scheduled by phone or online through our Web Portal.
- For all other vaccines and immunization needs, please call the VCU Medical Center clinic at 804-828-9220 and the Monroe Park clinic at 804-827-8047 to schedule an appointment.
- Click here for more information about vaccine services and fees.
Accessing the Web Portal
Students are encouraged to use the Student Health Web Portal to submit vaccine records. Click here for information about vaccination requirements.
If you receive an error message when logging into the Portal, please allow up to 3-5 business days after accepting your offer of admission to log in. Student Health receives your information from Records and Registration, so you will need to be assigned a V# and eID in order to access the Web Portal.
- Many error messages are due to improper file format or size. Please ensure your file is in PDF or JPEG format and no more than 5 MB in size.
- If you continue to have problems using the Portal, contact Student Health Immunizations at 804-827-8047.
Students who have submitted a copy of their vaccine records to Student Health can also use the Student Health Web Portal to view/print submitted records. Go to the "My Profile" tab, then choose "Immun. History".
Need Help Getting Your Vaccine Records?
If you don't have a copy of your vaccine records, you may be able to register online through MyIR Mobile to access your immunization history.
- Currently, students from the following states are eligible: Arizona, D.C., Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Dakota, Virginia, Washington, & West Virginia.
- If your state is not listed, check the link above for updates. Contact previous medical providers, high schools, universities, military units, and/or your local health department to see if they have a copy of your vaccine record.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Student Health strongly encourages students to be up-to-date with their COVID vaccination. Vaccines provide protection against severe infections, COVID hospitalizations, and complications, such as long COVID. Vaccination also helps to protect others, especially the most vulnerable members of our community.
The updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines are available in the community.
- In contrast to previous years, the FDA has restricted COVID vaccine use to individuals ages 18-64 years with at least one high-risk health condition and anyone 65 years or older. The FDA also requires a prescription for those younger than 65.
- To increase accessibility to vaccine, The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued an order allowing eligible individuals younger than 65 to receive vaccine without a prescription.
- Contact your local pharmacy or search www.vaccines.gov to find vaccine near you. For more information, visit the Student Health COVID webpage.
Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine
The human papillomavirus or HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV infections can lead to genital warts or certain cancers, including cervical cancer and anal cancer. Protect yourself by completing the Gardasil (HPV) vaccine series. Find out if you are eligible for free or discounted Gardasil vaccine by asking your provider during a clinic visit, scheduling an immunization appointment, or calling our Immunizations Department at 804-827-8047.
Yellow Fever Vaccine
Following a national shortage of Yellow Fever vaccine, the vaccine became available through authorized providers as of April 2021. For students requiring Yellow Fever vaccine for travel, the following Richmond locations may have doses available:
- VCU Health Travel Clinic (1200 E. Broad St): Call 804-828-9711 to check on availability and cost. Appointment required.
- Publix Pharmacy at Nuckols Place (5400 Wyndham Forest Dr): Call 804-591-4350 to check on availability and cost. Appointment required.
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Bremo Pharmacy (2024 Staples Mill Rd): Schedule an appointment online at
bremorx.com or call 804-288-8361.