Walmart is prepared for when supply can meet demand and more people are eligible to receive vaccines.
As the United States undergoes a slower than anticipated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, Walmart is prepared for when supply can meet demand, asserting that it s in a unique position to better administer vaccinations.
The retailer plans to offer the vaccine seven days a week at its pharmacies, through planned in-store vaccination clinics and large community events. It has been preparing by:
Training thousands of pharmacists and pharmacy techs
Building a new digital scheduling tool to make appointments easy
Partnering with state and federal agencies as it awaits allocations Walmart is a federal pharmacy partner and can accept federal allocation of doses in all of its pharmacies
Walmart Administers Its First Covid Vaccine In New Mexico
BENTONVILLE (dpa-AFX) - Walmart said it started administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to health care workers in the state of New Mexico.
The retail giant said the recently approved Moderna vaccine was given to pharmacists at select Walmart stores and Sam s Clubs.
The company is in discussions with other states to support their vaccine administration efforts.
Walmart is preparing its 5,000+ pharmacies at Sam s Clubs and Walmart stores to be ready when the time comes to administer to essential workers, first responders and older Americans in Priority 1B and Priority 1C , as per recommendation by the CDC s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Chains prepare pharmacies and staff nationwide for vaccine delivery
Leading pharmacy retailers Walmart and Albertsons Cos. have administered their first coronavirus shots as they ramp up preparation and delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations across the country.
Walmart has begun giving the recently approved Moderna vaccine to health care workers at selected Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs in New Mexico, Dr. Tom Van Gilder, chief medical officer at Walmart, said in a blog post on Wednesday. According to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Walmart is prioritizing health care personnel, including pharmacy staff, for administration of COVID-19 immunizations in Phase 1a of the national vaccine allocation.