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

Walmart administers Tdap through both its standard pharmacy counter and the Walmart Care Clinic in some metros. Care Clinic visits include a clinic visit fee ($59 to $99 typical) on top of the vaccine; the standard pharmacy walk-in does not. Cash Tdap at the Care Clinic typically lands around $56 to $80 depending on metro. Walmart pharmacy hours are typically the longest of the major chains.
Cost data verified: April 2026

Pricing summary

ItemPriceNotes
Tdap cash (Boostrix or Adacel)$56–$80Published list price; local stores may deviate.[1]
Td cash (Tenivac)$45-$70Td 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 supports walk-in vaccinations at most pharmacy counters and online scheduling through the Walmart Care Clinic page. Care Clinic visits require an appointment in most metros; pharmacy walk-ins do not. The pharmacy walk-in route is the cheapest option for a routine Tdap booster.

Insurance accepted

Walmart pharmacy bills most major insurers in-network and processes Medicare Part D claims at the counter. The Care Clinic side bills Tdap as a clinic visit, which can be processed differently than a pharmacy claim; verify with the insurer if going through Care Clinic. 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 chain's own cash list 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

  • Lowest cash Tdap in the standard-pharmacy tier (below CVS, Walgreens, Kroger)
  • Long pharmacy hours and high US footprint
  • Care Clinic option useful for patients who also want a clinical visit
  • GoodRx and SingleCare both accepted

What to consider before choosing

  • Care Clinic visit fee can convert a $60 vaccine into a $130 visit; use the pharmacy counter for routine boosters
  • Care Clinic availability varies by metro; not every Walmart has one
  • 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.

Adjacent reading

Primary sources

References cited on this page

  1. [1]Walmart Care Clinic published vaccine page. Walmart Care Clinic. 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]Tdvax prices and coupons; cash from $31.38. GoodRx. Accessed April 2026. https://www.goodrx.com/tdvax
  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. Accessed April 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-for-children/php/price-list/index.html