Starting Monday, Mississippians can receive their vaccinations at their local Walmart pharmacy. Starting the week of Feb. 8, dozens of Wal-Mart pharmacies throughout the state will begin vaccinations as part of a new federal pharmacy program. We understand that approximately 30 different stores throughout the state with pharmacies will be activated. We don t have a final list of what those stores are, but we will let you know, said State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs.On Tuesday, Dr. Dobbs announced that 6,200 doses will be administered at participating stores next week.The purpose of the program is to increase access to underserved communities and closing the gap in racial disparity among vaccinations. You know, Walmart is just about everywhere. What is it, 90 percent of the population is within ten miles of a Walmart, so I think that s great accessibility for everybody, said Pat Tobin.A few Walmart shoppers agreed that Walmart is a good location for them to receive their va