KAUST Health and Government Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and IMC, are pleased to announce the launch of the Annual Flu Vaccination Program at KAUST.
The program runs from October 26 to November 13, 2025, and is open to all KAUST residents, employees, contractors and visitors who wish to receive their flu vaccine.
Where and when to get vaccinated
1. At KAUST Health ER
Sundays to Thursdays
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Book your appointment through the flu vaccine booking system linked below or walk in with your Iqama or National ID.
2. At mobile booths across KAUST
No appointment needed – walk in and register onsite.
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Diner, near CSAB | Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Diner, Building 13 | Mondays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Building 16, Room 2606 | Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Spine, Building 4, Level 2, Room 2286 | Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Discovery Square, Community Hub | Thursday, October 30, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| TKS Health Office, Early Years & Elementary School (for TKS Staff and Service Staff) | Sundays to Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Booking an appointment at KAUST Health ER:
- Login to the flu vaccine booking system .
- Select yourself or a dependent under your profile.
- Select a convenient time and date and complete the questions.
- You will receive a confirmation email with your booking details.
If you cannot access the online registration system, you can walk in and register using a barcode provided on site. Please note that wait times may vary.
Note: Arrive on time to help manage the flow of visitors. If possible, avoid bringing unregistered children to the clinic.
Walk-in vaccinations at mobile booths
Appointments are not required for mobile vaccination booths outside KAUST Health. Simply visit one of the scheduled locations listed above during campaign hours and register onsite.
Please bring:
- Your Iqama or Saudi National ID
- If your Iqama is not yet issued, your passport entry border number.
Who should get the flu vaccine
All KAUST residents, employees and KAUST contractor workforce are eligible for the vaccine, but it is strongly recommended for the following groups:
- Pregnant women
- Individuals over 65 years
- Children aged 6 months and above
- People with chronic diseases (e.g. asthma or diabetes) or a weak or low immune system
- Registered carers and healthcare workers
Please consult a doctor before vaccination if you:
- Have a severe egg allergy
- Have had a serious allergic reaction to a previous flu vaccine
- Have a history of Guillain–Barré Syndrome after vaccination
Flu vaccine for children
Children under 6 months are not eligible for the flu vaccine, as it is not approved for this age group.
Some children aged 6 months to 8 years may require two doses of the flu vaccine:
- the first dose helps ‘prime’ the immune system
- the second dose (given 28 days later) provides full immune protection
- If your child is being vaccinated for the first time, or has previously received only one dose, they should receive two doses this time.
- If your child has already received two doses in a previous season, they only need one dose now.
- Please book a regular appointment at KAUST Health 28 days after the first dose if required.
Learn more
For more information about flu vaccines, visit the US CDC – Flu vaccinations page. Learn more about the vaccine administered here.
If you have any questions about the Flu Vaccination Program, please email Patient-Relations@kaust.edu.sa.