LAKELAND, Florida – (BUSINESS WIRE) – The eligibility requirements for individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida have been expanded. Starting with appointments made during tomorrow’s scheduling opportunity, all K-12 teachers and staff in Florida and day care will be eligible to make an appointment at a Publix Pharmacy.
Eligibility
In accordance with state and federal requirements, vaccinations will be administered to adults under the age of 65, who are considered extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by a doctor (a completed form from the state of Florida is required); all teachers and employees of elementary and high school and daycare; health professionals with direct contact with the patient and residents or members of the team of long-term institutions; individuals aged 50 or over who are sworn firefighters or police officers; and individuals aged 65 and over.
Commitments
Vaccines are provided only by appointment, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or Publix Pharmacy.
The online booking system will open on Friday, March 5, at 7 am Eastern Time, and eligible individuals will be able to schedule appointments for Monday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 9. The online reservation system typically opens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning for vaccine appointments at Florida’s Publix 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.
Necessary documentation
For consultations beginning March 5, adults under the age of 65 who meet the state’s criteria for being extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 must provide the completed state official form, found on the Florida Department of Health website.
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 states in its area of expertise to provide 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. Customers with health insurance must bring their insurance card to the 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 1,267 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.