ATLANTA, GA – Georgians can now get the coronavirus vaccine at Publix and Kroger pharmacies across the state.
Publix officials distributed coronavirus vaccines at 108 Publix pharmacies across Georgia, including several in Atlanta, Publix officials announced Thursday. Kroger announced Friday that all pharmacies in Georgia now have the vaccine available.
Both grocery retail chains will administer coronavirus vaccines by appointment only to first responders, health workers, Georgians 65 years and older and their caregivers, as well as residents and staff of long-term care facilities.
Eligible individuals can make appointments from Friday. Kroger appointments can be found here, and Publix appointments can be found here.
“At Publix, we know how important it is to be there, especially in times of need,” Todd Jones, CEO of Publix, said in a news release. “We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this critical service to the Georgia community.”
Vaccinations are provided while Kroger and Publix are free of charge. Clients with health insurance must bring their insurance card to their scheduled appointment. Medicare members are instructed to bring their red, white, and blue Medicare Part B card, and customers without medical insurance are instructed to provide their driver’s license or social security number.
“This is an extremely critical mission and Kroger is delighted to be part of the team that ensures our most vulnerable residents have more ways to access the vaccine,” said Felix Turner, corporate affairs manager for Kroger’s division. Atlanta, said in a news release. “We strongly encourage all customers and associates to receive the vaccine to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, and we will do everything in our power to ensure that they have access as soon as it becomes more widely available.”
All locations in Kroger offer the coronavirus vaccine. Visit the Kroger pharmacy website to find your location.
Meanwhile, Publix offers the vaccine at 108 pharmacies in the state. Here is a specific Publix pharmacy where you can get the coronavirus vaccine in the Atlanta area: