COVID-19 Vaccines at UCSF Occupational Health Services 

Updated March 24, 2023 

UCSF Covid-19 Updates Effective April 3, 2023 & Resources 

Note: UCSF is offering updated COVID-19 boosters to employees. The new boosters provide improved protection against the most common variants of COVID-19 making people sick today. UCSF doctors are recommending this safe and effective updated shot. (If you recently had a COVID vaccine of any type, you need to wait two months before getting the updated booster.) Schedule an appointment now through MyChart or by calling 415-885-7580. 

COVID-19 vaccines remain the best public health measure to protect people from the virus, slow transmission and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging. 

Who's eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine at OHS

UCSF Occupational Health Services offers COVID-19 vaccines to eligible employees and new hires.  

Where to get the COVID-19 vaccine 

UCSF Occupational Health is offering COVID-19 Vaccines at Mount Zion:

2330 Post Street, Suite 460

Vaccination hours 8:00 AM-11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  

We offer the following options for COVID-19 Vaccination: 

• Pfizer monovalent initial dose (2 dose series) 
• Pfizer bivalent booster dose  

COVID-19 vaccine appointment availability can be viewed through MyChart. We strongly recommend making an appointment. 

Please Note: For some employees, it may be more convenient to get the vaccine at their local pharmacy or vaccination clinic. To schedule an appointment, visit your pharmacy's website, your county's vaccine website, California's My Turn, or the national Vaccines.gov site. 

Immunocompromised Employees 

You are considered immunocompromised if you:

• Are receiving treatment for tumors or blood cancer
• Have received an organ transplant and are taking medication to suppress your immune system
• Have received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress your immune system
• Have a condition that moderately or severely impairs immune function
• Have advanced or untreated HIV infection
• Are taking high-dose corticosteroids or other medications that suppress immune function 

We recommend following up with your Primary Care Provider to receive your vaccine if you meet this definition.  

Testing

• Testing at the Laurel Heights site will end on March 31.
• Effective April 3, Color testing will no longer be available.
• Testing will continue to be offered in UCSF Health clinics and at many locations in the community.
• Occupational Health and Student Health and Counseling will maintain supplies of antigen tests available to faculty, staff, and learners.
• If you need testing guidance for COVID symptoms, exposure, or return to work following COVID infection, visit the Digital Screener webpage or call the COVID Hotline at (415) 514-7328 for more information.
• If you have any issues obtaining rapid antigen tests for return to work or school, check with Occupational Health Services or Student Health and Counseling Services.
• BCH Oakland employees should check with Employee Health: x3620 or send an email to eh-
  [email protected]