Publix’s online reservation system will open Tuesday, March 23, at 7 a.m. Eastern time for eligible individuals to schedule their COVID‑19 vaccination appointment.

At the direction of the federal government, retailers participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program must continue to prioritize the following individuals for vaccine appointments until further notice:

• Teachers, school staff and child care workers who work in pre-primary, primary and secondary schools, as well as Head Start and Early Head Start programs (including teachers, staff and bus drivers).

• Those who work as or for licensed child care providers, including center-based and family care providers.

After those in the prioritized group are finished making appointments, any remaining appointments will be available to other eligible individuals.

Eligibility

Vaccinations are provided for any individual who meets state and federal requirements, with priority given to K-12 and child care teachers and personnel as directed by the federal government. Individuals can find which groups are also eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by visiting their state’s department of health website:

• Georgia

• Tennessee

Appointments

Vaccinations are provided by appointment only, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. Individuals can use the online reservation system to learn if appointments are available at their nearby store.

The system will open Tuesday, March 23, at 7 a.m. Eastern time for appointment times on the following days:

• Georgia: Saturday, March 27 – Sunday, March 28

• Tennessee: Thursday, March 25 – Friday, March 26; Monday, March 29

Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or the Publix Pharmacy.