Walmart, Sam s Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
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Walmart and Sam’s Club announced on Tuesday that pharmacy locations nationwide will begin administering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines in addition to pre-scheduled appointments. Vaccine recipients do not have to be a member of Sam’s Club to get the shot, according to a news release.
The company, which has more than 5,100 pharmacy locations, also announced an initiative to combat vaccine hesitancy.
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.
Do I need to get vaccinated if I ve already recovered from COVID-19?
Travis County health officials say, yes. Immunity from the COVID-19 vaccine may last longer than the natural immunity you get if you ve already had COVID-19.
People who currently have COVID-19 should not be vaccinated until they have completed their 10 day isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. Once you have recovered from COVID-19, and are eligible, you should get vaccinated.
How effective will the vaccine be against COVID-19?
Different vaccines are proving to have different efficacy rates, Travis County health officials said. All currently authorized vaccines are extremely effective at preventing severe disease and death if you do contract the disease, and range from 70-95% effective at preventing disease altogether.
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