LAKELAND, Florida – (BUSINESS WIRE) – The state of Georgia selected 139 Publix pharmacies to receive doses of the Modern vaccine COVID-19. Although the total number of pharmacies in Georgia is growing, not all 108 previously announced pharmacies will receive additional vaccines at this time. However, these pharmacies may receive more vaccines in the future.
“We are grateful to continue working with the state of Georgia to administer COVID-19 vaccinations in our Georgia communities,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “As more doses become available, we hope to be able to help more people in our communities to receive this important vaccination.”
Eligibility
According to state guidelines, vaccines are being offered to first respondents, health professionals, individuals aged 65 and over and their caregivers, residents and employees of long-term care facilities.
Commitments
Vaccines are only provided by appointment, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. The system will open on Tuesday, January 26 at 6:00 am ET, for scheduling times from Thursday, January 28 through Saturday, January 30.
Locations
Publix Pharmacy will administer the vaccine in the following counties while supplies last: Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Chatham, Cherokee, Clarke, Cobb, Colquitt, Columbia, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Dougherty, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Glynn, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Muscogee, Oconee, Paulding, Richmond, Rockdale, Tift, Troup and Walton. See a complete list of Georgia 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 a nearby Publix.
Cost 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.
Publix is also offering COVID-19 vaccines in select locations in Florida and South Carolina. The company continues to communicate with states in its area of expertise 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.