LAKELAND, Fla. – Publix is opening its online booking system for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its Florida pharmacies, the company announced on Thursday.
What do you need to know
- COVID vaccines available at all Publix pharmacies in Florida stores
- Publix has 730 of these sites across the state
- Appointments can be made from 7am on Friday
- Reservations are accepted for people at least 65 years of age
The schedule of appointments starts at 7:00 am ET, Friday.
“We are pleased to bring appointment opportunities to each of our pharmacies in Florida,” Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a statement released Thursday. “We know how important this vaccine is to the people we serve and we are grateful to be able to expand our ability to help our communities during this time of need.”
Vaccines are being provided to individuals aged 65 and over, while supplies last. Appointments are mandatory and can be booked through the Publix online reservation system. It is not possible to make appointments by calling Publix or Publix Pharmacy.
The online booking system normally opens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning for vaccine appointments at Publix Florida pharmacies, as long as the company continues to receive doses of vaccines from the state and federal governments, except in unforeseen circumstances. Appointments may not be available in all counties during all scheduling opportunities. Customers who book their second dose are unaffected by any variation in scheduling opportunities and must arrive at the COVID-19 vaccine check-in area at the scheduled date and time.