Headline: Walmart and Samâs Club Now Administering Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccines at 5,100+ Pharmacies Nationwide
BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 4, 2021 â Walmart and Samâs Club today announced a new COVID-19 vaccine milestone: Immunizations are now available to customers and associates in all of their more than 5,100 pharmacy locations nationwide, across 49 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Vaccines are being administered via both walk-up and pre-scheduled appointments, providing convenient options for customers to get protected against COVID-19 where they already shop for groceries and health care essentials. Additionally, the company is rolling out new programs to address vaccine hesitancy and continue to focus efforts on increasing vaccine access across the country.âNow that supply and eligibility have expanded, itâs even more important for us to reach underserved and vulnerable populations to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine,â Dr. Ch
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â Walmart and Samâs Club announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines are currently available to customers and associates at all area locations.
Immunizations will be available at the company s 5,100 pharmacy locations nationwide, including the 50 Walmart and Samâs Club pharmacies in Nevada.
A company spokesperson says vaccines are being administered via both walk-up and scheduled appointments, providing convenient options for customers and members to get protected against COVID-19 where they already shop for groceries and health care essentials.
Additionally, the company is rolling out new programs to both encourage people to get a vaccine and continue efforts to increase access across the country.
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The retailer announced Tuesday, May 4, that COVID-19 vaccines are being administered via walk-up and scheduled appointments through the New Mexico Department of Health at the 53 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in the state.
In addition, the company announced its launching a nationwide Get Out The Vaccine campaign to encourage more people to get vaccinated.
“Now that supply and eligibility have expanded, it’s even more important for us to reach underserved and vulnerable populations to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president of health and wellness for Walmart, in a news release. “Widespread vaccination is the only way we will eventually end the pandemic and help our country reopen, and we don’t want anyone to get left behind as we enter this new chapter in our fight against COVID-19.”
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Washington U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence has organized a mass COVID-19 vaccination week targeting the African American community that she modeled on Election Day voting drives.
The Southfield Democrat s effort is part of a broader Congressional Black Caucus initiative that aims to raise awareness and boost access, offering free vaccinations with walk-up shots in various neighborhoods in her district, which includes Detroit and parts of Wayne and Oakland counties.
The drive runs Saturday through May 8, which is Mother s Day weekend.
“The safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine is the ultimate tool to keep Americans and their families safe from the coronavirus. I’m proud to spearhead this campaign to GOTV Get Out The Vaccine, Lawrence said.