Publix is now scheduling COVID vaccine appointments for people 60 and older
Floridians 60 and older can now schedule a COVID-19 vaccination through Publix.
The Lakeland-based company’s online portal usually opens Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 a.m.
Publix is giving all pre-K-12 teachers and school staff and childcare workers first dibs on appointments. That’s because the grocery chain is part of the federal retail pharmacy program and is following a federal mandate to prioritize educators.
People who meet one of Florida’s other vaccine criteria can still schedule appointments. That includes seniors 60 and older, healthcare workers with direct patient contact, sworn law enforcement and firefighters ages 50 and older, and anyone who is considered by a physician to be “extremely vulnerable” to COVID-19 because of a medical condition.
Keep in mind that besides proof of Florida residency, at-risk people must show a physician-signed “at risk” form that can be downloaded from the Florida Department of Health’s website.
Publix began scheduling appointments for people 60 and older on Friday for vaccinations starting on Monday, when Florida’s vaccination age requirement dropped from 65 to 60.
To check for available appointments, visit publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida.
This story was originally published March 12, 2021 at 7:34 AM.
