Publix won't offer COVID vaccine to under-5 age group
The governor chose Publix to be a key part of Florida’s vaccine rollout in early 2021, but the chain announced this week it won't offer shots to the recently-approved under-5 age group.
Stay updated with breaking news from Retail Pharmacy Program. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The governor chose Publix to be a key part of Florida’s vaccine rollout in early 2021, but the chain announced this week it won't offer shots to the recently-approved under-5 age group.
Florida-based grocery store chain Publix has declined to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children under 5, despite federal regulators’ conclusion that the shots are safe and effective.
Publix, one of the largest retail chain stores in the Southeast, is refusing to offer COVID-19 shots for children under age five.
The governor chose Publix to be a key part of Florida's vaccine rollout in early 2021, but the chain announced this week it won't offer shots to the recently-approved under-5 age group.
Neither AdventHealth nor Orlando Health are offering COVID-19 vaccines to kids 6 months to 5 years right now. Pharmacies are only offering the shot to kids 18 months and up.