Local pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. – Walmart and Kroger are among the newest establishments to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Michiana.

Beginning next week, eligible residents in the area can sign up through Walmart or Kroger’s websites to make an appointment for the vaccine.

According to officials, participants must make an appointment to get the vaccine – walk-ins are not accepted.

The following pharmacies are offering vaccine appointments:

• Walmart:
  • 316 Indian Ridge Blvd, Mishawaka
  • 2501 Walton Blvd, Warsaw
• Kroger:
  • 4526 Western Ave., South Bend
  • 1217 E. Ireland Road, South Bend
  • 906 S. Merrifield Ave., Mishawaka
  • 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw
  • 55 Pine Lake Shop Center, La Porte

To make an appointment at Walmart, those eligible can sign up directly on Walmart’s website beginning next week.

You can also call 211 or visit the Indiana Department of Health’s website to schedule.

If you wish to make an appointment at Kroger, you can only sign up on their website.