Walmart also continues to have a variety of initiatives in place to make it easy for customers and associates to get vaccinated while following COVID-19 safety protocols, including: “Our commitment remains unwavering to meeting the health care needs of our communities in ways that are affordable and accessible to all, and we are proud to play an important role in administering vaccines, third doses and now booster shots.”Īll immunizations are administered by certified pharmacists, technicians and health care professionals who are trusted members of their communities. John Wigneswaran, Walmart’s Chief Medical Officer. “Thank you to our pharmacists, pharmacy techs, vision center associates and all our H&W associates who go the extra mile day after day to help our customers live healthier,” said Dr. We continue to work closely with health care officials to follow recommendations and monitor for any changes in guidance. Last month, the CDC recommended third doses for immunocompromised individuals, which the company has been administering from the first day of launch. Just as the company did before, Walmart and Sam’s Club will partner with community groups and local officials to administer vaccines and now boosters to eligible individuals in communities across the country, with a focus on rural and underserved areas. In addition, Walmart has a role to play in supporting long-term care facilities and will provide support to administer boosters to those in facilities with in-store events and onsite events at skilled nursing facilities. Walmart and Sam’s Club are now administering Pfizer booster shots in more than 5,100 pharmacies around the country where supply allows. 24, 2021 - Based on recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, Pfizer booster shots are now available six months after completion of the original series for those age 65+ residents in long-term care facilities age 50-64 at high risk of COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions age 18-49 at high risk of COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions and people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting.
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