Annual Flu Vaccine Requirement

All eligible existing and incoming students at Johns Hopkins University who will be working or studying at a U.S.-based university campus or work site are required to have the Annual Flu Vaccine during the Flu season from August 15th 2024 – May 2025.

JHU Mandatory Flu Vaccine Policy

Note: Information on requesting medical & religious exceptions to these requirements can be found on this web page.

All students (except School of Nursing) must provide proof of receiving the flu vaccine and upload it to MyHealth Portal

School of Nursing

School of Nursing Students should upload their records to VMS.jh.edu 

School of Medicine

  • SOM students and learners follow the JHM Flu Vaccine policy
  • SOM students and post-doctoral fellows should submit all documentation to MyHealth Portal.
  • SOM house staff should submit all documentation to VMS.jh.edu.
  • House staff and postdoctoral fellows can access Walgreens vouchers through VMS.jh.edu if they wish to get their flu shot at a Walgreens location off-campus.

Consequences of non-compliance

Students who have not uploaded documentation that they have been fully vaccinated or filed a request for an exception are subject to progressive enforcement measures, including but not limited to:

Holds will be placed on Course Registration.

The Deadline for the 24-25 flu season is 11/15/24

Student Health Flu Clinics

Note: Appointments are available only two weeks in advance. All JH Affiliates can attend the following clinics.

Walk In Clinics Instructions Only: Fill out and Print the following form before coming to the walk in flu clinic. WAG Flu Var form complete the highlighted fields only

CampusLocationDate TimeHow to Schedule
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownTurner Auditorium October 15th 20249:30 am to 3:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownZayed 2117, Chevy Chase ReceptionOctober 16th 20241:00 pm to 9:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownPhipps Building, Houck LobbyOctober 16th 20241:00 pm to 9:00 pmWalk-In
JHU Bloomberg center, DC8th Floor, Rooms 822,824,826October 17th 20248:00 am to 3:00 pmTo Schedule an Appointment Log into MyHealth Portal, Go to Appointments, Select “Compliance Clinic” after that Select Location to view Available Times
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownZayed 2117, Chevy Chase ReceptionOctober 18th 20241:00 pm to 9:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownPhipps Building, Houck LobbyOctober 18th 20241:00 pm to 9:00 pmWalk-In
HomewoodShriver Hall, Clipper RoomOctober 24th 20249:00 am to 5:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownZayed 2117, Chevy Chase ReceptionOctober 29th 20247:00 am to 3:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownPhipps Building, Houck LobbyOctober 29th 20247:00 am to 3:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownZayed 2117, Chevy Chase ReceptionOctober 30th 202411:00 am to 7:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownPhipps Building, Houck LobbyOctober 30th 202411:00 am to 7:00 pmWalk-In
HomewoodShriver Hall, Clipper RoomNovember 5th 20249:00 am to 5:00 pmWalk-In
PeabodyUnger LoungeNovember 7th 202411:00 am to 3:00 pmTo Schedule an Appointment Log into MyHealth Portal, Go to Appointments, Select “Compliance Clinic” after that Select Location to view Available Times
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownZayed 2117, Chevy Chase ReceptionNovember 8th 202411:00 am to 7:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownPhipps Building, Houck LobbyNovember 8th 202411:00 am to 7:00 pmWalk-In
HomewoodShriver Hall, Clipper RoomNovember 11th 20249:00 am to 5:00 pmWalk-In
JHU Bloomberg center, DC4th Floor, Rooms 426, 428-430November 12th 20247:30 am to 2:30 pmTo Schedule an Appointment Log into MyHealth Portal, Go to Appointments, Select “Compliance Clinic” after that Select Location to view Available Times
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownZayed 2117, Chevy Chase ReceptionNovember 12th 20247:00 am to 3:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownPhipps Building, Houck LobbyNovember 12th 20247:00 am to 3:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownZayed 2117, Chevy Chase ReceptionNovember 13th 20241:00 pm to 9:00 pmWalk-In
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownPhipps Building, Houck LobbyNovember 13th 20241:00 pm to 9:00 pmWalk-In
Bayview HospitalBayview Medical Education CenterNovember 13th 20242:00 pm to 4:00 pmTo Schedule an Appointment Log into MyHealth Portal, Go to Appointments, Select “Compliance Clinic” after that Select Location to view Available Times
Johns Hopkins Hospital DowntownPhipps Building, Houck LobbyNovember 15th 20248:00 am to 3:00 pmWalk-In
Note: Appointments are available only two weeks in advance.