Publix cancels opportunity to schedule COVID-19 vaccination in Florida on Wednesday

LAKELAND, Florida – (BUSINESS WIRE) – The Publix Pharmacy will not have appointments during the Easter weekend, so it is canceling its scheduling opportunity on Wednesday in Florida. The online booking system will reopen Friday, April 2, for scheduling of the Modern COVID-19 vaccine.

Appointments to receive second doses are not affected by this change.

Eligibility

Vaccines are provided to anyone who meets state and federal requirements at the time of appointment. Individuals can find out which groups are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by visiting the Florida Department of Health website.

Commitments

Vaccines are only available by appointment, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or Publix Pharmacy.

With the exception of this week, the online reservation system normally opens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 7:00 am Eastern time for vaccine appointments at Publix Florida pharmacies, as long as the company continues to receive doses of vaccines state and federal governments and except unforeseen circumstances. Appointments may not be available in all counties during all scheduling opportunities.

Eligible individuals can access the online reservation system to make appointments as follows:

Clients with an appointment for the second dose of Moderna vaccine are not affected by any change in scheduling opportunities and must arrive at the COVID-19 vaccine check-in area on the scheduled date and time.

Necessary documentation

Adults who are eligible only based on the state’s criteria for being extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 must provide the completed and signed form found on the Florida Department of Health website or the documentation signed by a doctor certifying that they meet the criteria for eligibility. eligibility.

Locations

Publix administers COVID-19 vaccines in all 43 Florida counties with Publix Pharmacy locations. Publix pharmacies also administered vaccines to eligible individuals in selected locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee 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 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 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 1,269 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.