Walmart hosts wellness event with free health screenings. Here’s when and what to know

Walmart is helping shoppers prioritize their wellness in the new year with a one-day health event.

On Jan. 14, the retail giant will host free Wellness Day events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time at more than 4,600 Walmart pharmacies across the U.S., according to a news release.

Customers can receive various screenings including glucose, BMI, cholesterol and blood pressure, the retailer said. COVID-19 vaccines will also be provided at no cost.

Some stores will feature free vision tests, product demos and in-store giveaways, as well as access to other health resources.

Pharmacy teams will also administer low-cost immunizations including for flu, measles, mumps, chicken pox and RSV, the release said. The wellness event comes amid a spike in flu and respiratory illness among children, prompting fears of a nationwide “tripledemic,” McClatchy News reported.

“These free screenings and affordable immunizations provide not only valuable insight but also valuable protection against illnesses that become common during the winter season,” Kevin Host, Walmart’s senior vice president of pharmacy, said in a statement.

Find a Wellness Day event near you here.

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