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Walmart pharmacies to provide free health screenings this weekend

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A Wal-Mart Everyday Low Price sign is displayed by the pharmacy during the grand opening of a new Wal-Mart Stores Inc. location in Torrance, California. — Photo: Patrick Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

More than 4,600 U.S. Walmart pharmacies will offer free health screenings, discounted immunizations and COVID-19 vaccinations Saturday, Jan. 20.

Details: The retailer will provide free screenings for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index. Vision screenings will be available at some locations.

Immunizations for flu, measles, mumps, pneumonia, tetanus, HPV, rubella, chicken pox/shingles, whooping cough, and hepatitis A and B will be offered at reduced prices, Walmart said in a news release.

Customers also can talk with pharmacists.

Be smart: Services will be available 10am-2pm local time.

Customers can search for the nearest location at Walmart's Wellness hub.

Of note: If you happen to be in Los Angeles, actor and comedian Kevin Hart, who emceed Walmart's 2023 shareholders event, will appear at some locations.

Zoom in: In NWA, more than 20 locations will participate, including stores in Pea Ridge, Farmington, Centerton and Siloam Springs.

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