As the implementation progresses, more and more pharmacies are receiving shipments of COVID vaccines to bring vaccines into the arms of as many people as possible. Now, the world’s largest retailer is joining the cause in style. Walmart was already administering vaccines to healthcare professionals in two states, New Mexico and Arkansas. But in the next two weeks, you will be able to go to Walmart stores in seven additional states to receive a COVID vaccine. To learn more about the states in which Walmart pharmacies will have the vaccine, read on and to see what side effects you should expect from your injection, check out Dr. Fauci Says He Had These Side Effects From His Second Vaccine Dose.
According to Reuters, in the coming weeks, Walmart will deploy vaccines in multiple locations in seven states. As is the case with other vaccination sites, injections are currently available only to selected populations, as determined by each state. Walmart joins other national pharmacies, including CVS, Kroger, Walgreens and Rite Aid, helping with vaccination efforts.
And soon, the list of Walmarts administering vaccines may be even longer. Although Walmarts in Alabama is not yet offering COVID vaccines, Reuters reported on January 21 that the Alabama health officer, Scott Harris, said the state would partner with Walmart to provide vaccine markings. Walmart confirmed to the media that the deal is part of a federal partnership that the president Joe Biden plans to launch in February.
During a speech on January 15 before taking office, Biden shared his goal to “fully activate pharmacies across the country to bring vaccination into more weapons as quickly as possible.” He added that his government plans to “immediately start major new efforts, working directly with independent and chain pharmacies to vaccinate Americans.”
Even if you are not yet qualified for the COVID vaccine, you can probably get it from your local Walmart when it is your turn. “As we look to a future where supply can meet demand and more people are eligible to receive the vaccine, we plan to offer the vaccine seven days a week in our pharmacies, through vaccination clinics in stores and through major events community members, “Executive Vice President of Walmart Cheryl Pegus said in a January 22 statement. “At full capacity, we expect to be able to deliver 10 to 13 million doses per month when delivery and allocations allow.” Walmart plans to achieve this volume of vaccinations using its network of more than 5,000 pharmacies in the United States and Puerto Rico.
But before the vaccine reaches Walmarts across the country, these are the 10 states where the superstore is administering COVID vaccines so far. And if you plan on getting the vaccine, make sure you take these OTC drugs, you have to stop before getting the vaccine.
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