LAKELAND, Florida – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Publix is collaborating with the state of South Carolina to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to 42 Publix pharmacies in the state. Following South Carolina guidelines, vaccines can be administered to health care professionals, individuals aged 70 and over, residents and employees of long-term care facilities and South Carolina state / local government employees and contractors who are essential to the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations and tests.
Vaccines are provided by appointment only. Eligible individuals can book appointments starting on Tuesday, January 19th, using the online booking system at publix.com/covidvaccine, with vaccinations starting on Wednesday, January 20th.
“At Publix, the health and safety of our communities is a top priority,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “We are grateful for this opportunity to step up and provide this important service during this critical time.”
Vaccines are administered to eligible individuals, only by appointment, while supplies last, and at no cost to the individual. Health insurance customers will need to bring their insurance card for 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.
See the full list of South Carolina pharmacies that offer consultations for the COVID-19 vaccine. Customers can also use the online booking system to find out if appointments are available at their nearby store. It is not possible to make appointments by calling Publix or Publix Pharmacy.
Publix is also offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals in selected locations in Florida and Georgia and continues to communicate with states in its operational area to provide COVID-19 vaccines as part of its distribution efforts.
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with more than 225,000 associates, currently operates 1,264 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.