Wal-Mart expands immunization events

Wal-Mart will launch expanded immunizations in more than 2,700 stores, the Bentonville-based retailer announced Thursday.

Working with Mollen Immunization Clinics, 10 shots recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be offered at events occurring between Monday and Nov. 15, the megastore chain said.

Wal-Mart said it’s the first national retailer to use registered nurses to administer in-store vaccinations in all stores.

Flu and pneumonia vaccines will also be available at events at more than 3,800 locations with pharmacies, the retailer said.

Shots available will also include:

*Hepatitis A

*Hepatitis B

*Chickenpox (varicella)

*Human Papilloma Virus

*Measles, mumps and rubella

*Meningitis

*Shingles

*Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough

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