Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies to administer COVID-19 vaccines in Texas, including San Antonio

SAINT ANTHONY – A San Antonio Walmart pharmacy will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines starting Friday, according to a company statement.

The Walmart located at 5555 De Zavala Road will be one of several locations across the country that will begin vaccinating residents through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. In all, more than 1,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin receiving vaccine assignments.

The vaccine will be given to eligible residents who enter levels 1A and 1B.

Those who meet the requirements to receive the vaccine can schedule an appointment through the Walmart and Sam’s Club websites once the appointments are available, according to the press release.

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“Ninety percent of the country lives less than ten miles from a Walmart. We are committed to helping people live better (and healthier lives) in Texas, and we take that role very seriously, “said Dr. Cheryl Pegus, Walmart’s executive vice president of health and wellness.” We want to help the country come back. to open, but we can only achieve this through widespread vaccination against COVID-19. We are proud to work together with the federal government, states, communities, clients and partners to expand access to the vaccine and achieve that goal. “