LAKELAND, Florida, – (BUSINESS WIRE) – First paragraph, second sentence of the release should be: Appointment scheduling starts on Friday, February 26, at 7 am Eastern time. (instead of scheduling appointments starts Friday, February 25, at 7:00 am Eastern time).
The updated version reads:
COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT 730 FLORIDA PUBLIX PHARMACIES
Distribution expands to include 136 stores in Broward and Miami-Dade counties
Publix is opening its online booking system for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its Florida pharmacies, including the addition of 136 stores in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Appointment scheduling starts Friday, February 26, at 7 am Eastern time.
“We are pleased to bring appointment opportunities to each of our pharmacies in Florida,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “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.”
Eligibility
According to state guidelines, vaccines are being provided to individuals aged 65 and over.
Commitments
Vaccines are only provided by appointment, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. 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.
Locations
Publix Pharmacy will administer the vaccine in the following counties while supplies last: Alachua, Bay, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake , Lee, Leon, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami – Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole , Sumter, Suwanee, Volusia and Walton. See a complete list of Florida pharmacies that offer consultations for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Publix pharmacies have also administered the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals in selected locations in Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia. The company continues to communicate with the states in its area of operation to supply COVID-19 vaccines as part of its distribution efforts.
Costs and insurance
Vaccines are provided to eligible individuals, by appointment only, while supplies last, and at no cost to the individual. Health insurance customers will need to bring their insurance card for their scheduled appointment. Medicare members must bring their red, white and blue Medicare Part B card. Customers without health insurance will need to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.
The most up-to-date information on Publix’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts can be found at publix.com/covidvaccine.
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with more than 225,000 associates, currently operates 1,266 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 23 consecutive years, the company has been recognized for Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the best in the food business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.