Save on 3 Important Vaccines with GoodRx’s Exclusive Walmart Pricing
Vaccination is an important part of personal, family, and public health. They work by introducing your body to small amounts of certain viruses or bacteria so that you can build up immunity in case you’re exposed to certain diseases. Vaccines can help protect you and your family from everything from the flu, to chickenpox, to tetanus, and beyond.
If you have health insurance, vaccines are typically covered as preventive care. If you don’t have health insurance or are underinsured, vaccine pricing can range. Just like with prescription medications, pricing can be drastically different from one pharmacy to the next.
You should never avoid important healthcare, like vaccination, due to cost. Thankfully, GoodRx offers access to exclusive pricing on a few important vaccines at Walmart pharmacies.
Exclusive Walmart vaccine prices
Here’s what you can expect to pay at Walmart for 3 common vaccines through this GoodRx partnership.
| Vaccine name | Protects against | Walmart price |
|---|---|---|
| MMR 2 | MMR | $84.00 |
| Prevnar 13 | Pneumococcal disease | $195.00 |
| Pneumovax 23 | Pneumococcal disease | $109.00 |
Why is the MMR vaccine important?
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all children receive 2 doses of this vaccine. The first should be given when they’re between 12 to 15 months old, and the second should be given between 4 to 6 years old.
Measles, mumps, and rubella are highly-contagious diseases. All of them begin with cold or flu-like symptoms and can have serious consequences if not identified and treated early. Mumps can cause infertility (in boys) and deafness. Rubella can cause serious birth defects, including blindness. Measles is deadly and there is currently no treatment option.
The introduction of the MMR vaccine has dramatically decreased the prevalence of these illnesses in the United States. Measles, specifically, was considered eliminated in the year 2000. However in recent years, vaccination rates have dropped so dramatically that in 2019 the number of measles cases was the highest it’s been since 2000.
Why is the pneumococcal disease vaccine important?
The 2 pneumococcal vaccines available in the United States are Prevnar 13 (PCV13) and Pneumovax 23 (PPSV23). The main difference between them is that PPSV23 protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria, while PCV13 protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria. You can learn more about the 2 vaccines here.
The CDC recommends PCV13 for kids younger than 2 years old, those older than 2 with other medical conditions, and adults over 65 who didn’t receive PCV13 in childhood. PPSV23 is recommended for those over 65, those of any age with other medical conditions, and smokers. People who are considered “at risk” often get both vaccines.
PCV13 is only administered once. PPSV23 can be repeated, if necessary, every 5 to 10 years as the immunity provided by the vaccine decreases.
Pneumonia is the most common infection associated with pneumococcus bacteria. Other equally dangerous infections include infections of the nervous system (meningitis) and bloodstream (septicemia). The bacteria is contagious by direct contact with an infected person’s saliva or mucus.
How to access these prices
To access this exclusive Walmart partnership pricing, simply go to the MMR 2, Prevnar 13, or Pneumovax 23 coupon page on GoodRx. Print or email the coupon, bring it to the pharmacy, and enjoy the savings!
