Walmart, Sam's Club Offer Walk-In COVID Vaccinations At 308 California Stores

San Diego CA

04 May, 2021

10:23 PM

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By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego May 4, 2021 Walmart announced Tuesday that walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations are now available at 308 pharmacies at Walmart and Sam's Club locations in California. The company said people can still make appointments online, but walk-ins are available as a convenient option while shopping. Walmart pharmacies are open seven days a week and Sam's Club pharmacies are open every day but Sunday. Club membership is not required for vaccination. "Now that supply and eligibility have expanded, it's even more important for us to reach underserved and vulnerable populations to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine," said Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president of health and wellness for Walmart. "Widespread vaccination is the only way we will eventually end the pandemic and help our country reopen, and we don't want anyone to get left behind as we enter this new chapter in our fight against COVID-19," she said. The company launched a nationwide Get Out The Vaccine campaign to encourage more people to get vaccinated. As part of the effort, Walmart is operating mobile clinics to bring vaccines directly into select communities. Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.