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Tetanus shot at Walmart: 2026 cost, insurance, and how to schedule

Walmart gives Tdap at the pharmacy counter. Walmart closed all 51 of its Walmart Health centers and its virtual care service in 2024, and said its pharmacies would keep offering immunizations, so the pharmacy is now the only Walmart route to a tetanus shot.[6] With most ACA-compliant insurance billed in-network the shot is $0. No Walmart-posted Tdap cash price could be confirmed online, so an uninsured patient should ask the pharmacy for a quote.
CDC prices checked Oct 2026 / chain cash estimates Apr 2026

Pricing summary

ItemPriceNotes
Tdap cash (Boostrix or Adacel)$56–$80Site estimate (April 2026), not a confirmed Walmart price. Ask the store for its cash quote.
Td cash (Tenivac)$45-$70Site estimate where shown, not a published price. Td administered on request where stocked.
Administration fee (if separate)$7–$20Sometimes broken out on the receipt; coupons typically do not cover.
With ACA-compliant insurance, in-network$0Most major insurers cover ACIP-recommended vaccines at $0 in-network.[4]
With GoodRx Boostrix coupon~$60.86+Coupon accepted at counter.[2]

Scheduling and walk-in

Walmart pharmacies take walk-in vaccinations at most counters and also offer online scheduling. Calling the local pharmacy first confirms that Tdap is in stock.

Insurance accepted

Walmart pharmacy bills most major insurers in-network and processes Medicare Part D claims at the counter. The most common outcome for insured adults at the pharmacy counter: $0 copay.

Coupon stacking

Walmart typically accepts GoodRx and SingleCare coupons at the pharmacy counter. The chain typically chooses whichever produces the lowest out-of-pocket: in-network insurance ($0), the store’s own cash price, or the coupon. Coupons do not generally stack on top of insurance billing.[2]

Membership and access

Walmart does not require any membership for vaccinations. Walk-in patients can access pharmacy and clinic services on the same terms as any other customer.

What this pharmacy does well

  • Large US pharmacy footprint, so a counter is usually nearby
  • GoodRx and SingleCare both accepted

What to consider before choosing

  • No Walmart clinic for wound assessment since the 2024 closures; a dirty or deep wound needs urgent care or a doctor, not a pharmacy counter
  • Local store stock varies between Boostrix and Adacel

How this compares

Costco Pharmacy
Tdap $53–$60
Sam's Club Pharmacy
Tdap $50–$65

See the full pharmacy comparison table for all chains.

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FAQ

Tetanus shot at Walmart: FAQ

How much is a tetanus shot at Walmart?

With most ACA-compliant insurance billed in-network, a Tdap booster at Walmart costs $0 at the counter. Without insurance, no Walmart Tdap cash price could be confirmed online (checked October 2026), so ask the pharmacy for its quote before the shot. For reference, the CDC Adult Vaccine Price List (1 October 2026 edition) puts the private-sector price of the vaccine itself at $50.14 for Boostrix and $51.08 for Adacel per dose; a pharmacy cash price adds its own margin and any administration fee on top.[5]

Does Walmart accept GoodRx for a tetanus shot?

Yes. Walmart typically accepts GoodRx and SingleCare coupons at the pharmacy counter. The GoodRx Boostrix coupon starts around $60.86, which can beat the store’s own cash price for uninsured patients. Coupons cover the vaccine, not any separate administration fee, and do not stack on top of insurance billing.

Do I need a membership to get a tetanus shot at Walmart?

No. Walmart Pharmacy does not require a membership for vaccinations. Walk-in patients get pharmacy and clinic services on the same terms as any other customer.

Does Walmart offer Td (Tenivac) as well as Tdap?

Td (Tenivac) is generally available at Walmart alongside Tdap where stocked. Td covers tetanus and diphtheria only; Tdap adds pertussis and is the usual adult booster. Tenivac’s CDC private-sector list price is $45.91 per dose (1 October 2026 edition).[5]

Primary sources

References cited on this page

  1. [1]Walmart Pharmacy vaccine page (Tdap cash price not confirmed). Walmart Pharmacy. Accessed April 2026. https://www.walmart.com/cp/tdap-vaccine/5163903
  2. [2]Boostrix prices and coupons; cash from $60.86 with GoodRx. GoodRx. Accessed April 2026. https://www.goodrx.com/boostrix
  3. [3]Tenivac prices and coupons; cash from $51.93. GoodRx. Accessed June 2026. https://www.goodrx.com/tenivac
  4. [4]Affordable Care Act preventive care benefits for adults. HealthCare.gov. Accessed April 2026. https://www.healthcare.gov/preventive-care-adults/
  5. [5]CDC Vaccine Price List, private-sector and contract prices. CDC. Adult list, 1 October 2026 edition. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-for-children/media/pdfs/2026/09/Adult-Vaccine-Price-List-10-01-26.pdf
  6. [6]Walmart Health is closing. Walmart Inc. (corporate newsroom). 30 April 2024. https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/04/30/walmart-health-is-closing