Preventative Vaccinations

Getting your vaccines (shots) is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick and spreading it to others. It’s worth a shot!

How to Get Your Vaccines

Emory University strongly encourages students, faculty, and staff 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 Walgreens, Costco, Sam’s Club, and Publix. 

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

Aetna Members visit: Patient Look-up | CVS Pharmacy

Kaiser Members visit:

Healthcare: Emory Healthcare Home

University: Emory University Home

You may also find nearby vaccination locations - visit vaccinefinder.org.

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 by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24. 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, there is no requirement for you to apply for the same exemption in 2025. Employees who do not complete the vaccination process by November 24 at 4:00 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 December 8, 2025, 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!

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 4
  • 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