December 27, 2020 5 min read
This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. Opinions expressed by
A couple of weeks ago,
Dr. Tom Van Gilder, Walmart s chief medical officer, announced that the chain was preparing to supply the
COVID-19 vaccine in its more than 5,000 pharmacies in the United States. Now, in social networks the rumor has been unleashed that
the Pfizer immunizer can be bought at Walmart and Sam s Club for only
$20 , that is, about
400 Mexican pesos. But what is the truth in this?
According to an official statement from Walmart , the company was in the process of acquiring the necessary equipment to store the vaccines, such as special freezers and dry ice. These must be kept at a temperature between -80 and -60 ° C to remain effective for up to 6 months. In a typical hospital refrigeration unit, the drug will remain viable for five days, Pfizer noted.
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.
Walmart administers 1st COVID-19 vaccines in New Mexico drugstorenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from drugstorenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Marianne Wilson
Walmart has administered its first COVID-19 vaccines, to health care workers in New Mexico.
The retail giant said it started giving the recently approved Moderna vaccine to healthcare workers at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs in the state of New Mexico.
“The New Mexico Department of Health carefully chose store locations to help ensure that the vaccine is safely administered in rural areas that need help supporting vaccine distribution to healthcare workers,” said Dr. Tom Van Gilder, chief medical officer, Walmart, in a blog post on the chain’s site.
Because Walmart pharmacists will be on the front lines of administering these vaccines, the company is offering its first doses to them. The retailer noted it is also preparing its 5,00-plus 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 based o