Walmart stores across North Texas are hosting a Wellness Day to help families get ready for the new school year.
On Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Walmart locations will provide free wellness checkups and affordable immunizations.
Families can access complimentary glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and blood pressure screenings. Additionally, some stores will offer free vision screenings.
Affordable immunizations will be available for a range of conditions, including flu, HPV, pneumonia, tetanus, hepatitis A & B, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox/shingles), and whooping cough (TDAP), among others.
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“Our Walmart Health & Wellness team is excited to participate in two of the largest Back-to-School fairs in the country,” said Shantay Peloquin, Walmart Regional Health & Wellness Director. “We look forward to offering crucial health and vision screenings and supporting students and families across the Metroplex as they prepare for the upcoming school year.”
Pharmacists and opticians from local Walmart stores will also attend the Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair and the Tarrant County Back to School Roundup.
Since 2014, Walmart pharmacies have hosted Wellness Days, providing over five million free health screenings to customers.
