Publix offering COVID-19 vaccines in select Florida store pharmacies
Jan. 05, 2021
At a press conference this afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a collaboration between Publix and the Florida Department of Health to distribute approximately 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those ages 65 and older. The vaccine will initially be available at 22 stores in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties.
“It’s our privilege to work with Governor DeSantis as a distributor of this important vaccine. We’re grateful to play a role in helping to protect the health and well-being of people at risk of serious complications from the coronavirus,” said Vice President of Pharmacy Dain Rusk. “We look forward to a time when everyone who wants a vaccination is able to receive one.”
Each store can schedule approximately 120 vaccinations per day, while supplies last. Vaccinations are by appointment only starting Thursday, Jan. 7. Individuals can make an appointment by using the online reservation system on publix.com/covidvaccine.
Vaccinations are provided at no cost. Those with insurance will need to bring their insurance card; those without insurance will need to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.
The participating stores are
- Belleview — #438
- Brooksville — #1132
- Crystal River — #797
- Dunnellon — #1616
- Hernando — #475
- Homosassa — #1193
- Inverness — #1448
- Ocala — #61, #404, #419, #733, #856, #1201, #1289, #1365, #1477
- Spring Hill — #411, #457, #630, #813, #1282
- Weeki Wachee — #1198
We are also in communication with the other 6 states in our operating area to provide COVID-19 vaccinations as part of their distribution efforts.
For more information, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine page.