Free Vaccines for San Antonio Seniors: Walgreens Seniors Day + Year-Round Options (2026)
If you’re 55 or older, Walgreens ran dedicated Seniors Day vaccine clinics at pharmacies nationwide on Tuesday, October 6 — walk-in flu, COVID-19, RSV, pneumococcal, and shingles shots, no appointment needed. Missed it? You still have plenty of free and low-cost options. Here’s the full picture.
What Seniors Day included
- Who: adults ages 55 and up
- What: flu, COVID-19, RSV, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines — at no cost with most insurance
- How: walk right in, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time (hours vary by store)
- Perks: myWalgreens members 55+ got 20% off eligible store merchandise, and anyone vaccinated earned $15 in Walgreens Cash rewards on a $5+ purchase
It happens every month — next one November 3
Here’s the part most people miss: the Seniors Day discount runs on the first Tuesday of every month. The next one is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Mark it — same 20% merchandise discount for members 55 and up, and another natural reminder to ask the pharmacist which vaccines you’re due for.
Don’t wait a month: walk in any time
Walgreens offers vaccine appointments and walk-in availability throughout flu season — you don’t need a special event day. You can also:
- Schedule online: Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine
- Use the app: Walgreens mobile app
- Text: “Flu” to 66879
- Call: 1-800-WALGREENS
You can get multiple vaccines in one visit (flu + COVID-19 + shingles, for example) — safe, and it saves a trip. Your pharmacist can tell you which ones fit your age and health history. For flu, adults 65+ are recommended a higher-dose or adjuvanted vaccine.
What it’ll cost you
The vaccines themselves are free with most insurance, including Medicare. If you’re uninsured, ask the pharmacy about current low-cost options — and check whether you may qualify for programs that cover preventive care at no cost through our free Apply for Me program.
The bottom line
October 6 has passed, but the next Seniors Day is November 3 — and walk-in flu shots are available at your neighborhood Walgreens all season. If you’re 55+, there’s no reason to wait: no appointment, no cost with most insurance, and $15 in store rewards for getting it done.
Source: Walgreens press release, October 1, 2026 (PR Newswire). Clinic hours and vaccine availability vary by location — call your local pharmacy to confirm.
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