BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Walmart and Sam’s Pharmacies have announced that they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Texas from February 12th.
The pharmacies will vaccinate individuals who are eligible for the vaccine according to state and federal guidelines. In Texas, those in Phase 1A and 1B qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. Qualifying customers can schedule a vaccination appointment on the Walmart and Sam’s Club websites as soon as appointments are available. You do not have to be a member of Sam’s Club to sign up for an appointment.
“The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program is another important step in the public health effort to vaccinate Texans,” said Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, said. “This means that more vaccines are available in more places, and we appreciate the pharmacies’ willingness to help vaccinate our priority populations.”
Brazos County has stores where the vaccine is administered
| Save | City | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Bryan | 2200 BRIARCREST DR |
| Walmart | Bryan | 643 N HARVEY MITCHELL PARKWAY |
| Sam’s Club | College station | 1405 EARL RUDDER FWY S |
| Walmart | College station | 1815 BROTHERS BLVD |
| Walmart | Navasota | 1712 E WASHINGTON AVE |
| Walmart | Rockdale | 709 W American Highway 79 |
When you sign up for an appointment, you will be asked to create a profile. According to Walmart officials, this is an important step and a ‘scheduler’ will provide a digital reminder when it’s time to receive the second dose.
Ninety percent of the country lives within ten miles of a Walmart. “We are committed to leading a better and healthier life for people in Texas, and we take the role very seriously,” he said. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president, health and wellness, said. “We want to help the country reopen, but we can only achieve this through widespread vaccination against COVID-19. We are proud to work with the federal government, states, communities, customers and associates to expand and achieve access to the vaccine. ”
It is not clear how many doses were allocated to the local stores, but Walmart states that the initial offer will be limited.
Click here for a list of stores in Texas that administer the vaccine.
Click here for more information on the COVID-19 vaccine in the Brazos Valley.
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