Publix Pharmacies Offer COVID-19 Booster Shots and Vaccinations to Eligible Adults

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Following the approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, select Publix pharmacies have begun providing Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 booster doses to eligible adults aged 18 and older, no sooner than six months after completion of their initial series. In addition to booster shots, Publix pharmacies continue to offer first, second, and third doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, as well as first and booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Eligible individuals can also receive the flu shot at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccination.

Key Takeaways:

  • Publix pharmacies are providing COVID-19 booster shots for eligible adults aged 18 and older, with eligibility determined by the CDC (cdc.gov/coronavirus).
  • Booster shots are available for Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, with select locations offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
  • First, second, and third doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are also available at Publix pharmacies.
  • Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available for first and booster doses.
  • Flu shots can be administered simultaneously with COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Appointments are encouraged for the most efficient vaccination experience, but cannot be made by calling Publix or their pharmacy.
  • COVID-19 vaccinations are provided at no cost to eligible individuals, while supplies last, and customers with health insurance should bring their insurance card.

Statistics:

  • Publix pharmacies are operating with over 225,000 associates, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S.
  • 1,289 stores are currently in operation in seven states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.
  • Publix has been recognized as a great place to work by Fortune for 24 consecutive years.

Sources:

  • cdc.gov/coronavirus (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • covidvaccine.publix.com (Publix COVID-19 vaccination efforts)