Walmart and Sam’s Club Now Administering Booster Shots
24 Septiembre 2021 - 1:15PM
Business Wire
Booster shots available in more than 5,100 pharmacies across the
U.S. to eligible individuals
Based on recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
guidance, Pfizer booster shots are now available six months after
completion of the original series for those age 65+; residents in
long-term care facilities; age 50-64 at high risk of COVID-19 due
to underlying medical conditions; age 18-49 at high risk of
COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions; and people aged
18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and
transmission because of occupational or institutional setting.
Walmart and Sam’s Club are now administering Pfizer booster shots
in more than 5,100 pharmacies around the country where supply
allows.
In addition, Walmart has a role to play in supporting long-term
care facilities and will provide support to administer boosters to
those in facilities with in-store events and onsite events at
skilled nursing facilities. Just as the company did before, Walmart
and Sam’s Club will partner with community groups and local
officials to administer vaccines and now boosters to eligible
individuals in communities across the country, with a focus on
rural and underserved areas. Last month, the CDC recommended third
doses for immunocompromised individuals, which the company has been
administering from the first day of launch. We continue to work
closely with health care officials to follow recommendations and
monitor for any changes in guidance.
“Thank you to our pharmacists, pharmacy techs, vision center
associates and all our H&W associates who go the extra mile day
after day to help our customers live healthier,” said Dr. John
Wigneswaran, Walmart’s Chief Medical Officer. “Our commitment
remains unwavering to meeting the health care needs of our
communities in ways that are affordable and accessible to all, and
we are proud to play an important role in administering vaccines,
third doses and now booster shots.”
All immunizations are administered by certified pharmacists,
technicians and health care professionals who are trusted members
of their communities. Walmart also continues to have a variety of
initiatives in place to make it easy for customers and associates
to get vaccinated while following COVID-19 safety protocols,
including:
- Digital appointment scheduler: Knowing many customers
have busy lives, Walmart and Sam’s Club offer a digital scheduler,
which allows customers to reserve vaccine appointments directly via
the Walmart website for COVID-19, first series doses, third doses
and booster shots. Customers can also make an appointment by
scanning a QR code directly in Walmart stores. Visit
walmart.com/covid or samsclub.com/covid to schedule an
appointment.
- Walk-In Availability: Walmart and Sam’s Club have
walk-in availability to encourage people to get vaccinated and get
their booster shot during their regularly scheduled shopping trips.
This makes it quick and easy for customers and members to get
convenient shots in stores and clubs nationwide, without needing an
appointment.
- Immunization Event for Walmart Wellness Day: On
Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Walmart’s quarterly
Wellness Day will turn into a special immunization event in more
than 4,700 pharmacies across the country. Customers can walk-in to
receive a variety of immunizations from COVID-19 to flu to any of
the others we offer, including measles, mumps, rubella (MMR),
varicella (chicken pox), HPV, tetanus, whooping cough (TDAP) and
more.
- Digital Vaccine Record: For those who receive their
COVID-19 vaccination at Walmart and Sam’s Club, a Digital Vaccine
Record is available for easy access of their vaccination record
that can be saved, downloaded or shared with third-party
verification apps.
- Additional Immunizations: In addition to COVID-19,
Walmart administers other affordable immunizations like COVID-19,
flu, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox), HPV,
tetanus, whooping cough (TDAP) and more. CDC guidance says these
can be administered at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine with
no waiting period.
Walmart and Sam’s Club are launching innovative health &
wellness solutions to deliver the right level of care at the right
time in the right setting, for everyone. We are focused on
improving the cost and convenience of health care and providing
everything busy families and caregivers need to simply live
healthier. This includes our pharmacists, who can answer medication
related questions, help with prescriptions and provide
immunizations. Walmart also provides COVID-19 testing at select
locations, and both Walmart and Sam’s Club offer over-the-counter
medications and low-cost, healthy grocery foods.
Walmart customers with a W+ membership and Sam’s Club members
can get free shipping on store purchases and reduced prices on
select prescriptions. We continue to offer everyday low prices on
household essentials like cleaning supplies, tissues, thermometers
and more, to help keep everyone safe and healthy. To learn more
about wellness resources available at your neighborhood Walmart,
please visit walmart.com/wellnesshub or at Sam’s Club at
samsclub.com.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores,
online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately
220 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores
and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites.
With fiscal year 2021 revenue of $559 billion, Walmart employs 2.2
million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in
sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity.
Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting
corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on
Twitter at twitter.com/walmart.
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