COVID-19 vaccine: Publix to administer doses of Moderna vaccine at Nassau County stores

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — On Thursday, Publix will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine at select stores in Nassau County, the supermarket chain announced Tuesday.

Florida residents aged 65+ must make an appointment and can do so by using the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine starting on Wednesday, Feb. 3 for appointments beginning Thursday, Feb. 4 – and again on Friday, Feb. 5 for appointments beginning Monday, Feb. 8.

Starting Feb. 3, Publix Pharmacy will once again open appointments for eligible individuals to receive the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine at select Florida locations. The announcement comes in collaboration with the state of Florida and includes the addition of Nassau, Pasco and Pinellas counties to the list of Florida Publix pharmacies administering the vaccination, bringing the total number to 325 in 23 counties.

The following Nassau County locations will begin offering vaccines:

• Fernandina Beach: 322 Island Walk Shopping Center, 1421 Sadler Road
• Yulee: 1406 Villages of Amelia, 463855 State Road 200

“We understand how many people in our communities want to receive this critical vaccine, and it is our privilege to administer doses to the residents of Florida,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones in a news release. “With each distribution, we remain grateful for the role we are able to play in helping protect the health and safety of as many people in our communities as possible.”

Eligibility

In accordance with the state’s guidelines, vaccinations are currently being provided to individuals ages 65 and older. The state of Florida requires individuals receiving their first vaccine dose to provide proof of residency meeting certain criteria. Residency requirements can be found at publix.com/covidvaccine/florida.

Appointments

Vaccinations are provided by appointment only, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or the Publix Pharmacy. The system will be open on two days for appointment times as follows:

* Due to the volume of prescheduled appointments, 22 stores in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties will only administer the vaccine to patients who are returning for their prescheduled appointments to receive their second dose Feb. 4 – 7. Locations in The Villages will have available appointments for first doses of the vaccine Feb. 4 – 7.

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