Walmart and Sam’s Club announced on Tuesday that pharmacy locations nationwide will begin administering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines in addition to pre-scheduled appointments.
Vaccine recipients do not have to be a member of Sam’s Club to get the shot, according to a news release. The company, which has more than 5,100 pharmacy locations, also announced an initiative to combat vaccine hesitancy. "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," Dr.