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Walmart offering flu shots
Walmart will be hosting low-cost walk-up and community flu shot clinics this fall.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone older than six months receive a flu shot each year. Further, the CDC recommends a COVID-19 vaccination for everyone over 12, especially as cases are on the rise.
Walmart pharmacies across the country offer both vaccines, and customers can receive a low-cost flu and free COVID-19 vaccine at the same time, if they choose.
“It’s important we don’t let our guard down with our health this fall. Between COVID-19 vaccines and the annual flu shot, we know people may be experiencing ‘vaccine fatigue,’ but these preventative measures have never been more vital to keeping our communities healthy,” Del Sloneker, senior vice president and chief operating officer for Walmart’s health and wellness division said. “It’s on all of us to do our part and is just another way we’re making it simple to live better, healthier lives.”
Walmart’s flu shots are administered by certified pharmacists and health care professionals who understand local health needs. In addition to walkin availability, Walmart offers a variety of initiatives, making it easy to get vaccinated while following COVID-19 safety protocols. These events will make it quick and convenient for customers to get flu shots in stores in Arkansas.
Walmart’s health offerings include a team of pharmacists who can answer any medication related questions; COVID-19 tests; prescription and overthe-counter medication; and a variety of immunizations, including for COVID-19, flu, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox), HPV, tetanus, whooping cough (TDAP) and more.
Stores also offer low-cost grocery items, ranging from immunity boosting foods, to soup and comfort foods. Walmart customers with a Walmart+ membership can also get free shipping on store purchases and reduced prices on select prescriptions. Finally, Walmart continues to offer everyday low prices on household essentials like cleaning supplies, tissues, thermometers and more, to help keep everyone safe and healthy.
To learn more about the flu shots and wellness resources available at the local Walmart, visit www. walmart.com/wellnesshub.
Food distribution today
Food commodities will be distributed today at New Olive Branch Church 1548 N. Roselawn Ave. starting at 9 a.m. Those who wish to receive food commodities must present identification, and a photo ID is preferred.
Champagnolle Landing dance tonight Champagnolle Landing will hold a luau-themed dance this evening from 7 to 10 p.m. for seniors age 55 and up. Attendees are asked to bring a dish for a potluck dinner.
Williams and Friends will play live music. The cost for entrance is $8.
Champagnolle Landing is located at 910 Champagnolle Rd.
Zach Williams concert tickets on sale Tickets for Zach Williams’ upcoming Christmas concert, scheduled for December 10 in the Murphy Arts District’s First Financial Music Hall with special guest Anne Wilson, are on sale today. A “fan appreciation” sale will be active from through August 23, allowing fans to use the offer code INSIDER and save 20% on all tickets.
Tickets and more information can be obtained by visiting awakeningevents.com or zachwilliamsmusic.com.