According to Reuters, over the next couple of weeks, Walmart will be rolling out vaccinations in a handful of locations across seven states. As is the case with other vaccination sites, shots are currently only available to select populations as determined by each state. Walmart joins other national pharmacies, including CVS, Kroger, Walgreens, and Rite Aid, in assisting with vaccination efforts. And soon, the list of Walmarts administering vaccines may become even longer. Although Walmarts in Alabama are not yet offering COVID vaccinations, Reuters reported on Jan. 21 that Alabama’s health officer, Scott Harris, said the state would partner with Walmart to provide vaccine appointments. Walmart confirmed to the outlet that this deal falls under a federal partnership that President Joe Biden plans to launch in February. During a speech on Jan. 15 before he took office, Biden shared his goal to “fully activate the pharmacies across the country to get the vaccination into more arms as quickly as possible.” He added that his administration plans to “immediately start new major efforts, working directly with both independent and chain pharmacies to get Americans vaccinated.” Even if you’re not yet eligible for the COVID vaccine, you’ll likely be able to get yours at your local Walmart when it’s your turn. “As we look to a future when supply can meet demand and more people are eligible to receive the vaccine, we plan to offer the vaccine seven days a week at our pharmacies, through planned in-store vaccination clinics, and through large community events,” Walmart Executive Vice President Cheryl Pegus said in a Jan. 22 statement. “At full capacity, we expect we will be able to deliver 10-13 million doses per month when supply and allocations allow.” Walmart plans to achieve this volume of vaccinations by employing its network of over 5,000 pharmacies in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. But before the vaccine is at Walmarts nationwide, these are the 10 states where the superstore is administering COVID vaccines thus far. And if you plan to get the vaccine, check out If You Take These OTC Meds, You Have to Stop Before Getting the Vaccine. And for another shift you need to know about, check out The CDC Just Made This Major Update to Its Vaccine Guidelines.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb
