Vaccines are given to a person to protect them from disease (that is, provide immunity). The word vaccine is derived from “vaccinia” (cowpox virus), which was used to create the first vaccine in history (smallpox). Modern medicine has created many vaccines. Vaccines PREVENT viral and bacteria infections that used to cause serious illness and death.

Cost may vary by vaccine and insurance coverage, but with most insurances, vaccines are at no charge.

Yes, most vaccines are covered at no cost by most insurance plans including Medicare.

Vaccines are the safest of all medications. Before FDA licensing, vaccines are studied in larger populations than are other drugs. Once licensed and put to use, multiple layers of safety surveillance continue as long as the vaccines are distributed.

The most common side effects after vaccination are mild. They include: pain, swelling or redness where the shot was given; mild fever; chills, feeling tired, headache, muscle and joint aches. Keep in mind that most common side effects are a sign that your body is starting to build immunity (protection) against a disease.

All adults should make sure they are up to date on the COVID-19 vaccine, a yearly flu vaccine, and Tdap or tetanus. Depending on risk factors such as age, health status, profession, way of life or travel habits, other vaccinations may also be necessary. Visit the CDC's website at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/index.html for additional recommendations, or talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine which vaccines are appropriate for you.

There is no upper limit for the number of vaccines that can be administered during one visit. Scientific data shows that getting several vaccines at the same time does not cause any chronic health problems.

On the day of your appointment, please bring your insurance card (red, white and blue card if over 65) and prescription card if you have one.

Because almost all of the prework is done prior to the appointment, the actual appointment is very quick. Remember to plan to stay on-site for at least 15 minutes after your shot while we monitor you for allergic reactions.

Most vaccines are available without an appointment by walking in to one of our pharmacy locations.

Vaccination appointments can be made online by visiting: https://www.walmart.com/health-and-wellness/immunization.

Appointments can also be scheduled over the phone by calling your local Walmart Pharmacy. To find the phone number of a Pharmacy location nearest you, please visit: https://www.walmart.com/store-finder

Appointments can be canceled by accessing your appointment confirmation email and clicking "Cancel online" or you can call the pharmacy directly. To find your pharmacy's phone number, please visit: https://www.walmart.com/store-finder.

Appointments cannot be rescheduled online. You will need to cancel your appointment and then book a new appointment at https://www.walmart.com/pharmacy/clinical-services/immunization.

Pharmacists, pharmacy interns and certified immunizing pharmacy technicians may administer vaccines at Walmart pharmacies, depending on state rules and regulations.

All Walmart pharmacies administer vaccines. To find a location nearest you, please visit: https://www.walmart.com/store-finder

You should get this vaccine, even if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past. The vaccine you need now depends on current CDC recommendations. Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

You need a dose every flu season (fall & winter) for your protection and for the protection of others around you. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/flu/index.html. Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state. Flu shots for the 2025-2026 season will become available in August.

Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays dormant (inactive) in their body. The virus can reactivate later, causing shingles. Some people can have shingles more than once. Shingles is a painful rash that develops on one side of the face or body. The rash consists of blisters that typically scab over in 7 to 10 days and fully clears up within 2 to 4 weeks. If you are age 50 or older, you should get the 2-dose series of the Shingrix brand of shingles vaccine, even if you already were vaccinated with Zostavax. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/index.html

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States.

People at higher risk of suffering from severe RSV are patients with lung disease such as COPD or asthma, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disorders, liver disorder, immunocompromised, as well as other risk factors. Adults aged 60 years and older should have a discussion with their pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine if the RSV vaccine is right for them.

The RSV vaccine is now available for adults 60 years of age and older and can be administered year-round. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends the vaccine for people who are 32-36 weeks pregnant during RSV season (Sep-Jan).

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are serious bacterial infections. Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to ""locking"" of the jaw. Diphtheria usually affects the nose and throat. Whooping cough causes uncontrollable coughing. If you have not received a dose of Tdap during your lifetime, you need to get a Tdap shot now (the adult whooping cough vaccine). All women need to get a dose during each pregnancy. After that, you need a Td or Tdap booster dose every 10 years. Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you haven’t had at least three tetanus and diphtheria-toxoid containing shots sometime in your life or if you have a deep or dirty wound. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/vaccines-diseases.html

Consult your healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

Pneumonia is an infection that affects one or both lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. Bacteria, viruses or fungi may cause pneumonia. Symptoms can range from mild to serious and may include a cough with or without mucus, fever, chills and trouble breathing. How serious your pneumonia is depends on your age, your overall health and what caused your infection. If you are age 19–64 and have certain health conditions (for example, diabetes, asthma, heart, lung or kidney disease, immunosuppression, or if you're a smoker), you need one or more pneumococcal vaccines. Talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider for details.

If you are age 65 (or older), you need a pneumococcal vaccine. Talk to your pharmacist healthcare provider for details. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/index.html

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause liver inflammation and affect your liver's ability to function.

You're most likely to get hepatitis A from contaminated food or water or from close contact with a person or object that's infected. You need this vaccine if you have a specific risk factor for hepatitis A* or simply want to be protected from this disease. The vaccine is usually given in two doses, 6–18 months apart. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hepa/index.html

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. For most people, hepatitis B is short term and lasts less than six months. But for others, the infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months. Having chronic hepatitis B increases your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis—a condition that permanently scars the liver. You need this vaccine if you are under 59 years old and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis B. People 60 years and older may also receive hepatitis B vaccine if they want to be protected from this disease. The vaccine is given in 2 or 3 doses, depending on the brand. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hepb/index.html

Three versions of this vaccine are available: Hepatitis A only, Hepatitis B only and a Hepatitis A/B combination.

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

This vaccine protects against HPV infections that can lead to certain cancers. You should get this vaccine if you are age 26 or younger. Adults age 27 through 45 may also be vaccinated after a discussion with their pharmacist or healthcare provider. The vaccine is given in 2 or 3 doses, depending on the person’s age. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hpv/index.html

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A bacterial or viral infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord usually causes the swelling. All preteens and teens need two doses of MenACWY vaccine, the first at age 11–12 and the second at age 16. If you are a first-year college student living in a residence hall, you need a dose of MenACWY if you never received it or received it when you were younger than 16.

You may need the MenACWY vaccine if you have one of several health conditions (i.e., a non-functioning spleen), as well as boosters if your risk is ongoing. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/index.html

Teens who want to be protected from meningitis type B are recommended to receive two doses of MenB vaccine starting at age 16.

You may need the MenB vaccine if you have one of several health conditions (i.e., a non-functioning spleen), as well as boosters if your risk is ongoing. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/index.html

The Meningitis vaccine is not currently available for online scheduling. To receive this vaccine, call your local pharmacy to make an appointment, or walk in today.

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

Measles. Measles is an infection caused by a virus. It starts with cold-like symptoms including runny nose, inflamed red eyes, cough and fever. A rash that starts on the face and then develops on the body follows 2 to 4 days later. It can result in serious complications, especially in those with weak immune systems.

Mumps. Mumps is also caused by a virus. It mainly affects the glands. Symptoms are swollen saliva-producing glands in the neck, fever, headache and muscle aches. A feared complication is that it can affect the testicles in males and cause sterility. It can also cause other serious complications.

Rubella (German measles). Rubella is an infection from a virus. It causes mild fever and rash in infants and children. Pregnant women who get rubella have an increased chance of having babies with birth defects. You need at least one dose of MMR vaccine if you were born in 1957 or later. You may also need a second dose if you are a healthcare worker or traveling internationally. MMR vaccine is usually given in childhood, although those with weakened immune systems should not get MMR. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/vaccines-diseases.html

The MMR vaccine is not currently available for online scheduling. To receive this vaccine, call your local pharmacy to make an appointment, or walk in today.

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

Chickenpox is an illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It brings on an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. Chickenpox spreads very easily to people who haven't had the disease or haven't gotten the chickenpox vaccine. If you’ve never had chickenpox, never were vaccinated, or were vaccinated but received only one dose, talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider to find out if you need this vaccine.* Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/varicella/index.html

The Varicella vaccine is not currently available for online scheduling. To receive this vaccine, call your local pharmacy to make an appointment, or walk in today.

Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine. Immunization offerings may vary by state.

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