Publix Covid website

[Viperguy]

I know this is a continuing issue but after waiting another 2 hours on the website, one of us actually got through with only a few spots available. Filling out the form, checking the location and repeating 5 times we gave up. The IT guy at Publix ought to be fired. Get someone who knows what they are doing!

[Bill32]

We also got through this morning, had 5 devices going, got one of the last few left, going to Jacksonville Friday

[John_W]

I had tried five times, on the fifth try last Friday we got into the system after 40 minutes. By time I had entered the info, Marion (Mulberry) was gone, then Marion (Ocala) was gone, Citrus (Inverness) was gone, Hernando (Spring Hill/Brooksville) was gone. We finally go into Volusia and and the city of Deland. We have different days and two different Publix locations in Deland. I took my wife yesterday and tomorrow I go. It was about 60 miles but Via 25 to 42 to 44 it only took just over an hour to get there. I would try for Volusia if I were you.

[Nucky]

I got Gainsville Publix late in the day on Saturday. Today was especially exciting because it took 2 hrs and 6 minutes to hit paydirt. I can only say that having a connection on the internet on my phone and another connection on the iPad seemed to do the trick. When I finished signing up myself on the phone like magic I connected on the iPad and was able to sign up our neighbors and their appointment is local. Go figure.

I have been very actively trying to make progress with an appointment but realize that so many people trying for so few spots is rough. I'm very grateful. I decided last week to not stress out about this anymore and whatdoyouknow. Paydirt.

Look around your neighborhood and see if there is someone you can help. I think that's what made the difference for me today.

[Madelaine Amee]

In my opinion, the Publix web site is a disgrace. This morning Marion (Mulberry) was allotted 600 doses. 600 doses for TV, ridiculous.

[retiredguy123]

In my opinion, the Publix web site is a disgrace. This morning Marion (Mulberry) was allotted 600 doses. 600 doses for TV, ridiculous.
I agree, but they have set up a limited capacity based on their in-house pharmacy personnel and space. I think most of what they are now doing now is the second dose, which were scheduled weeks ago.

[JoMar]

There are other sources available. We have had a number of our neighbors find the vaccine and not through Publix.

[dblwyr]

I know it is frustrating, but there are more and more sites that will be able to give the vaccines. I think Publix is to be commended; the more outlets that are available, the better it will be. Now there are more local Publix stores added; Walmart, And Winn Dixie are joining in. The GMR site was hopping when I went by yesterday! No one site can do it all, so if Publix, for example, has made their pharmacies vaccination sites and within their volume capability, they are one more site for us. I for one am grateful

[Viperguy]

I'm grateful as well but their website design is a disgrace. Why fill out the application every time a site you pick isn't available? That was my original point. I also think that in a few weeks the vaccine will be everywhere.

[ckbenjamin]

I can only see it getting worse. Unless more sites equals more vaccine the addition of more sites like Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie will only dilute the already limited supply.

[DaveG]

I know this is a continuing issue but after waiting another 2 hours on the website, one of us actually got through with only a few spots available. Filling out the form, checking the location and repeating 5 times we gave up. The IT guy at Publix ought to be fired. Get someone who knows what they are doing!
I agree. I had the same experience. It would make sense to just go back to another appt option rather than all the way back to the beginning of registration

[Girlcopper]

I know this is a continuing issue but after waiting another 2 hours on the website, one of us actually got through with only a few spots available. Filling out the form, checking the location and repeating 5 times we gave up. The IT guy at Publix ought to be fired. Get someone who knows what they are doing!
I had no problem. Signed into the site an hour before it opened. At the stated time,it dropped me right into the que and within 45 min, an application popped up. You can sign up 4 people at once so I added some friends. You may not get the location 2 minutes from your house, but there are numerous others to go to. Easy peasy

[Girlcopper]

In my opinion, the Publix web site is a disgrace. This morning Marion (Mulberry) was allotted 600 doses. 600 doses for TV, ridiculous.
The allotment to each publix is at their discretion. Why would you feel TV publix should get more? This isnt the only retirement community in the state. Though we would like to think so, we arent special. So, chill out, sign on each time it opens and wait your turn

[Bwolf1]

My wife registered us on line with Lake County very quickly. They called her within the week and she scheduled both herself and me in less than 10 minutes (I listened as she answered a couple of questions). They sent us an email immediately with a link to a form to be filled out. We filled in the form and printed it out. It had a bar code at the top of the page. We took this printed form with us when we went two days later (Leesburg, Lake Mall). Arrived at 2:45 were completely finished at 3:45. Extremely well organized and very busy with dozens and dozens of staffers who were all polite, friendly and really good at what they were doing. From checking you in, crowd control, providing information as you were proceeding thru the line, giving injections and helping you exit. Whoever set this up and trained these people deserves an award. Hats off to Lake County! We will go thru the same process in three weeks for our 2nd shot.

[Fisherman]

I got an email from Winn Dixie two nights ago around 7 PM that they had vaccines available. Clicked on Florida, 21 north Florida stores available, first chose High Springs, one exit up from Gainesville, set appointment for this Tuesday, then, decided, wow, Beverly Hills/Lecanto is only about 45 minutes away... went in 15 minutes later and book that for next Wednesday... cancelled the other. Their website puts Publix to shame. I think Friday, now, the stores in Central Florida come on board to include the two here in The Villages. Go to Winn Dixie website for updated information.

[Kebruns27]

Go to the Groveland site

[nancymiller217@yahoo.com]

In my opinion, the Publix web site is a disgrace. This morning Marion (Mulberry) was allotted 600 doses. 600 doses for TV, ridiculous.

The Mulberry site is 600 doses for MARION COUNTY , not THE VILLAGES. I was curious the other day, so I looked at the Florida COVID-19 website. I saw that Sumter County had about 24k people vaccinated. Sumter County had about the same., Even though population of Sumter county is about 1/3 less Marion County.

As others have said, there are others sources besides Publix, And clearly Sumter County are getting more than their share of the vaccinations.

[nancymiller217@yahoo.com]

If you try the Publix website again, try this: fill everything out on the application first except the appointment. Select it LAST. Then go book the appointment

[charmed59]

The Mulberry site is 600 doses for MARION COUNTY , not THE VILLAGES. I was curious the other day, so I looked at the Florida COVID-19 website. I saw that Sumter County had about 24k people vaccinated. Sumter County had about the same., Even though population of Sumter county is about 1/3 less Marion County.

As others have said, there are others sources besides Publix, And clearly Sumter County are getting more than their share of the vaccinations.

When going vaccine hunting nancy has a point. Sumter county has 29.6% of their seniors vaccinated, while Marion has only 27.3%. Since there is a higher percentage of seniors still looking for that first vaccine in Marion, it would not be easy to find an open appointment.

As others have pointed out, Lake county seems to be easier to get appointments, as they already have 36.5% of their seniors started. Orange might be even easier, as they have 37.8% of their seniors vaccinated.

If you are ready to travel the panhandle and Jacksonville area are in even better shape. Leon county (Tallahassee) has 60.8% of their seniors vaccinated, so it might be pretty easy to get in there. Alachua county (Gainesville) is not quite as far and they already have 53.9% of their seniors vaccinated.

Look at areas where the vaccination rate is higher than Sumter and it probably would be easier to get an appointment.

[Rosie1950]

My wife registered us on line with Lake County very quickly. They called her within the week and she scheduled both herself and me in less than 10 minutes (I listened as she answered a couple of questions). They sent us an email immediately with a link to a form to be filled out. We filled in the form and printed it out. It had a bar code at the top of the page. We took this printed form with us when we went two days later (Leesburg, Lake Mall). Arrived at 2:45 were completely finished at 3:45. Extremely well organized and very busy with dozens and dozens of staffers who were all polite, friendly and really good at what they were doing. From checking you in, crowd control, providing information as you were proceeding thru the line, giving injections and helping you exit. Whoever set this up and trained these people deserves an award. Hats off to Lake County! We will go thru the same process in three weeks for our 2nd shot.

Can I ask how you register on line in Lake County. My husband registered us with that .gov site.
Got a donotreply email saying they would WEEKLY update us about availability in our area. That was Jan 29. NEVER got an update from them
We did sign up on 1/9 for the safe start site got an email saying we were registered but never got an appointment. My only concern is that now they have my Medicare #. I spent 2hrs of my life yesterday that I won’t get back watching my phone refresh on the Publix site and watching the appointments get all booked.
I’m getting to the point of the hell with it.

[main12use]

Lake County now has a phone # to call. 352-464-9065. I know several people that received appointments by calling. Keep trying if all appointments filled. Shipments come in. Good luck to all.

[Suzieque]

Can I ask how you register on line in Lake County. My husband registered us with that .gov site.
Got a donotreply email saying they would WEEKLY update us about availability in our area. That was Jan 29. NEVER got an update from them
We did sign up on 1/9 for the safe start site got an email saying we were registered but never got an appointment. My only concern is that now they have my Medicare #. I spent 2hrs of my life yesterday that I won’t get back watching my phone refresh on the Publix site and watching the appointments get all booked.
I’m getting to the point of the hell with it.

I've been doing the same. I had 2 phones, my kindle, and 7 tabs on my laptop going yesterday for Publix. I also signed up at GMR on January 13th and never received an appointment. This is getting very frustrating.

[44Apple]

I had no problem. Signed into the site an hour before it opened. At the stated time,it dropped me right into the que and within 45 min, an application popped up. You can sign up 4 people at once so I added some friends. You may not get the location 2 minutes from your house, but there are numerous others to go to. Easy peasy

After reading three or four weeks of disappointed people re the Publix site, gloating over one's success ain't cool.

[Betty Wagner]

I have been into the Publix website every morning they are up. Have made a list of the counties that are within our range. Sat for at least 2 hours only to find everything is booked.
But I've registered on GMR, Walgreens, myflvaccine and WinnDixie. Hopefully one of them will come up with an appointment. Trying again tomorrow.

[collie1228]

Three hours on-line with Publix with three devices, and at the end of the first hour, the waiting signal turned to "Book Now". Hooray! But when I clicked on the "Book an Appointment" box, nothing happened. After several tries, it took me to the previous page. Rather than give up, I kept watch on the automatic refresh for another two hours as the number of appointments available continued dropping. Again, with only a couple counties left with appointments, I got the "Book Now" notice. This time, the "Book and Appointment" button worked, but every time I picked an available appointment time (in the only county left with appointments in the Panhandle), the system would tell me it was no longer available. And each time I was denied, I had to resubmit all of my info, pick another available appointment time from the times they gave me, and again and again I was denied. This is a lousy system, and I refuse to use it again. Public should fire their IT consultant.

[charlie1]

What information do you need to have available to sign up with Publix or other sites. Want to be prepared if I do get in! Thanks

[papillon]

The guy who gave the contract to Publix (Gov. DeSantis) without making sure Publix had the technical capabilities to produce an efficient, well designed website should be fired, also.

[kbogli]

Why continue to try Publix and have the frustration? As the previous poster suggested call the Lake County appt line 352 464-9065 a very nice person will ask you some questions and set you up with an appt. you will get a email right away with conformation of the appt and a link to fill out your info. This will be for the mall in Leesburg so just a short drive.
If you cannot get an appt right away wait a day or two for new apts to come up. My husband and I did this and got appt for next week for the both of us, same time. I had also signed up on many websites claiming they will call me when shots available and no go with them.

[Clarinet]

We have registered with both GMR and Publix. Other people are reporting success and almost immediate response but all we have seen is an acknowledgement that "You are on our list" Really? If so, why are people who called or signed in after us getting appointments and vaccines? No sense to this entire procedure whatsoever.

[JoelJohnson]

My wife was on the site and then I got on, after a while I got in, but she didn't!? All the locations nearby were gone so I picked Daytona Beach Publix and got 2:36 (odd number!?) and when it asked if I wanted to add someone else I said yes and entered my wife's info and picked 3 (which was the next available) then I got a message saying something was wrong (but it didn't say was wrong) so I had to enter her information again and by then only 4:30 was available.

SO yesterday we drove the 1 1/2 hours to get our shots. We were 15 minutes early and were told we had to wait (even though there was no one being served). I asked if my wife could get her shot at the same time, since we drove an 1 1/2 hours, they said NO she would have to come back. As we we waiting to get my shot another person got in line and they took him, when he came out I asked what time was his appointment, he said 3! So why was he taken ahead on me when I was ther ther early? The person giving the shots was very rude.
We waited in the parking lot until she went in at 4:15 and this time there was a different person giving the shot and they said sure, come in and gave her the shot.
We have to go back in 30 days and do this all over again. Glad we got the shot, but they do make it difficult.

[retiredguy123]

What information do you need to have available to sign up with Publix or other sites. Want to be prepared if I do get in! Thanks
Name
Address
Phone number
Email
Date of birth
Emergency POC phone number
Skip over the insurance part (don't select anything)
You need to answer several medical questions

[riamd1954]

Go to the store

[omimom]

Just called that Lake County appt line mentioned above 352-464-9065 and got a recording all vaccines have been used for now. Thanks for calling. Also have been on Publix website all days appointments were available and never got past the waiting level. Oh well.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

From what I understand, by counting the number of doses sent to the sites by the federal government and the number of people trying to get an appointment, you have somewhere between a ten percent and twenty percent chance of getting an appointment.


I was lucky. I was one of the ten to twenty percent. I got my first shot at Publix and was scheduled that day for my second shot exactly four weeks later. I did have to drive to Deland and will again, but I don't think that it is that big of a deal. Do I wish that I could have gotten it closer to home? Of course but if you want it, you have to be somewhat flexible. I'm easily willing to drive and hour.

Yesterday, I was told by someone that got his first shot that she was told that she would get a call to get his second shot. That doesn't seem like a very good system.

I also heard of some sites that are not requiring appointments. First come first served. I've heard of some people that have waited in their car for hours only to be told that they have run out of vaccine.

There is a big learning curve with this thing. Nothing like this has ever really been done before except for perhaps the Salk polio vaccine in 1955. In that case it was only being delivered to school children and there were shortages as well. Also, the Salk vaccine didn't have to be stored at -95 degrees F. It was also pretty simple to get it to schoolchildren by simply sending it to the schools. This is very different.

So all I can say is to be patient. You will eventually get your vaccine and as more and more people get it, the odds of getting an appointment will get much better.

I think that some people thought that 660,000,000 doses were going to be manufactured, distributed and delivered into arms within a few weeks. This is a massive project and it's going to take time. At that rate that we're going I think that everyone in the country that wants to be vaccinated will be by the summer. And it may be sooner because as I said, the more people that get the vaccine, the less will be looking to get it so your odds will improve.

[Skip]

I know this is a continuing issue but after waiting another 2 hours on the website, one of us actually got through with only a few spots available. Filling out the form, checking the location and repeating 5 times we gave up. The IT guy at Publix ought to be fired. Get someone who knows what they are doing!

In defense of Publix: Publix didn't design it, they bought the package and it runs on a different server. There was little time to design a better system before the vaccines came rolling out. 300,00 people online trying to get only 36,000 appointments.

In my opinion, the Publix web site is a disgrace. This morning Marion (Mulberry) was allotted 600 doses. 600 doses for TV, ridiculous.

You can thank the Governor DeSantis for that. The state determines who gets what and Lake, Sumter and other counties were not in the first distributions. If Publix didn't step up to the plate to help, we'd all still be waitng and waiting with no appointment system.

Skip

[Pat2015]

How can they schedule out for doses that they don’t have 🤔

[Luisa]

I know this is a continuing issue but after waiting another 2 hours on the website, one of us actually got through with only a few spots available. Filling out the form, checking the location and repeating 5 times we gave up. The IT guy at Publix ought to be fired. Get someone who knows what they are doing!
I agree. Got appointment on Volusia County Health Department site in 2 minutes. Got on at 9:00 and had appointment at 9:02A.M. Hour and a half drive, but I spent 2 hours twice on Publix site and still didn’t get an appointment. Might be better this week with more local pharmacies offering the vaccine.

[DAVES]

My wife was on the site and then I got on, after a while I got in, but she didn't!? All the locations nearby were gone so I picked Daytona Beach Publix and got 2:36 (odd number!?) and when it asked if I wanted to add someone else I said yes and entered my wife's info and picked 3 (which was the next available) then I got a message saying something was wrong (but it didn't say was wrong) so I had to enter her information again and by then only 4:30 was available.

SO yesterday we drove the 1 1/2 hours to get our shots. We were 15 minutes early and were told we had to wait (even though there was no one being served). I asked if my wife could get her shot at the same time, since we drove an 1 1/2 hours, they said NO she would have to come back. As we we waiting to get my shot another person got in line and they took him, when he came out I asked what time was his appointment, he said 3! So why was he taken ahead on me when I was ther ther early? The person giving the shots was very rude.
We waited in the parking lot until she went in at 4:15 and this time there was a different person giving the shot and they said sure, come in and gave her the shot.
We have to go back in 30 days and do this all over again. Glad we got the shot, but they do make it difficult.

Imagine being on the other side of the fence. People have gone through hell trying to get an appointment. Drove, arrived early etc.

The people we are dealing with have done how many injections in a day. Asked the same questions, had the same questions asked how many times in the day.

We are going for our first shot shortly. I hope I can be as understanding in reality as I am in my post.

[DAVES]

I agree. Got appointment on Volusia County Health Department site in 2 minutes. Got on at 9:00 and had appointment at 9:02A.M. Hour and a half drive, but I spent 2 hours twice on Publix site and still didn’t get an appointment. Might be better this week with more local pharmacies offering the vaccine.

I am far from an expert. I read somewhere that to get the Pfizer vaccine they need to purchase a minimum of 600 plus doses. Not sure what it is with the Moderna one.
Perhaps, an explanation as to why small places will not be able to do this

[Burgy]

My wife registered us on line with Lake County very quickly. They called her within the week and she scheduled both herself and me in less than 10 minutes (I listened as she answered a couple of questions). They sent us an email immediately with a link to a form to be filled out. We filled in the form and printed it out. It had a bar code at the top of the page. We took this printed form with us when we went two days later (Leesburg, Lake Mall). Arrived at 2:45 were completely finished at 3:45. Extremely well organized and very busy with dozens and dozens of staffers who were all polite, friendly and really good at what they were doing. From checking you in, crowd control, providing information as you were proceeding thru the line, giving injections and helping you exit. Whoever set this up and trained these people deserves an award. Hats off to Lake County! We will go thru the same process in three weeks for our 2nd shot.
Fully agree. But do be aware this is not a drive through or quick trip. I was 80 minutes door to door with first 50 standing in a Disney like line before getting checked on a list etc. I am not complaining, just be aware if you are feeble or tire easily. Take your walker or whatever. I heard 2000 going through yesterday.

[mad329]

My wife registered us on line with Lake County very quickly. They called her within the week and she scheduled both herself and me in less than 10 minutes (I listened as she answered a couple of questions). They sent us an email immediately with a link to a form to be filled out. We filled in the form and printed it out. It had a bar code at the top of the page. We took this printed form with us when we went two days later (Leesburg, Lake Mall). Arrived at 2:45 were completely finished at 3:45. Extremely well organized and very busy with dozens and dozens of staffers who were all polite, friendly and really good at what they were doing. From checking you in, crowd control, providing information as you were proceeding thru the line, giving injections and helping you exit. Whoever set this up and trained these people deserves an award. Hats off to Lake County! We will go thru the same process in three weeks for our 2nd shot.
We had the same experience through Lake Square Mall. It was an easy process from start to finish. I’m able to call & schedule our 2nd vaccine date on 2/17. It’s my understanding that the Pfizer shot can be given in 21 days with a 4 day window before or after. The Lake County site was easy to register.

[mad329]

Can I ask how you register on line in Lake County. My husband registered us with that .gov site.
Got a donotreply email saying they would WEEKLY update us about availability in our area. That was Jan 29. NEVER got an update from them
We did sign up on 1/9 for the safe start site got an email saying we were registered but never got an appointment. My only concern is that now they have my Medicare #. I spent 2hrs of my life yesterday that I won’t get back watching my phone refresh on the Publix site and watching the appointments get all booked.
I’m getting to the point of the hell with it.
Myvaccine.fl.gov was the site I used to register on 1/29, received call to schedule on 2/1 & had appt for 1st round on 2/3. I also believe there is a number you can call to register.

[Byte1]

Sam's Club, WinDixie and Walmart will also be offering vaccinations and a way to sign up for them. It is what it is.

I got on the Publix after trying for two weeks and we received our shots in Deltona, which is not far to drive and it was a pleasurable trip. The folks at Publiz were amazing and you would have thought they were getting paid by us for their service. They could not have been nicer and more accommodating.

[bonrich]

I am wondering as I read the posts of availabilities of the vaccine, it seems to me that GMR has Sumter County, and other vaccination sites seems to be in neighboring counties. Am I wrong? Has there been any Publix sites available in Sumter County? It looked to me the closest Publix site was Mulberry in Marion County. It is my personal belief that Sumter Health Department gave the whole thing to GMR to administer and set up all that had to be done to move on the vaccines, which could be a good thing, but narrows it down to one site, one chance to sign up.

[Nucky]

It is what it is like Byte1 pointed out. My appointment in Gainesville was rubbed out at about 8.30 last night. They left a message which did not exactly describe why I lost my spot. I'm not going to stress it at all. I'll get another appointment somewhere, someday. It's all for a reason.

[JC and John]

My wife registered us on line with Lake County very quickly. They called her within the week and she scheduled both herself and me in less than 10 minutes (I listened as she answered a couple of questions). They sent us an email immediately with a link to a form to be filled out. We filled in the form and printed it out. It had a bar code at the top of the page. We took this printed form with us when we went two days later (Leesburg, Lake Mall). Arrived at 2:45 were completely finished at 3:45. Extremely well organized and very busy with dozens and dozens of staffers who were all polite, friendly and really good at what they were doing. From checking you in, crowd control, providing information as you were proceeding thru the line, giving injections and helping you exit. Whoever set this up and trained these people deserves an award. Hats off to Lake County! We will go thru the same process in three weeks for our 2nd shot.

Us too! Signed up with Lake county on 1/29 and received a call 2/8 and registered both of us for 1st dose 2/10. Long line at Lake Square Mall yesterday as they got backed up because of a medical emergency when we arrived at 1:30. 1 1/2 hrs and we were out the door. Agree very smooth process. I will add that they do have a restroom there and a couple of wheelchairs for assistance. My advice is if you can not stand for a long time, think about bringing your own wheelchair if you have one. They are very accommodating in trying to get folks inside out of the sun, there are several big fans going to keep the air moving. I noted they had 19 briefing tables going to insure your registration paperwork and ID are in order and 14 vaccination tables. Very well run! Cool thing, met a 100 yr old gentleman in line in front of us. He didn’t look a day over 90! Hope this helps and good luck to all.

[Dan9871]

. It is my personal belief that Sumter Health Department gave the whole thing to GMR to administer and set up all that had to be done to move on the vaccines, which could be a good thing, but narrows it down to one site, one chance to sign up.

Sumter County Health Department is now part of the myvaccine list ( Just a moment... (https://myvaccine.fl.gov/) ). They returned the GMR list back to GMR so that GMR could finish the vaccinations that Sumter County did not get to. The myvaccine list is where you sign up to get a vaccination for Sumter County Health now.

Here is the press release from Sumter County about the change.

COVID-19 Vaccination Update 02-09-2021 | Florida Department of Health in Sumter (http://sumter.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2021/02/VaccinationUpdate_0209.html)

[Hifred]

Agreed. I have tried the publix website for days. After an hour and a half I do get to the appointment screen. After putting all my info in and hitting the confirm button it never goes through. I have put my information in so many times it is impossible to count. I sign in right at the time it starts and keep trying but the most frustrating part is to make it to the appointment screen put everything in and then not have it process your appointment. Who is in charge of the website? I would write a complaint but not sure who to send my comments to.

[Madelaine Amee]

I posted earlier this morning about the Publix site, shortly after that a good neighbor and retired IT guy came by and told me he was on the site on Wednesday and he actually got into the "Booking" area when there were four appointments left at Mulberry. He had not even finished filling in the first page of the required information before all four places were gone. So, to us, it would appear that unless you get accepted onto the site within the first 15 mns or o you are not going to get an appointment.

He, like us, has no intention of driving all around Florida to get a vaccine, he will wait it out!

I am now signed up in three different sites and sooner or later a vaccine will be available.

[Madelaine Amee]

Just called that Lake County appt line mentioned above 352-464-9065 and got a recording all vaccines have been used for now. Thanks for calling. Also have been on Publix website all days appointments were available and never got past the waiting level. Oh well.

A good neighbor of ours was given this number and got an appointment almost immediately. I think they have closed appointments pending more vaccine, but a good number.

[bhallam]

Lake County now has a phone # to call. 352-464-9065. I know several people that received appointments by calling. Keep trying if all appointments filled. Shipments come in. Good luck to all.

website for Lake county is: lake.floridahealth.gov

Phone number that we called: (866) 201-690

We received our first shot on Tuesday this week. Scheduled for 2nd shot on 3/2.

First shot was inside the old Sears building at Lake Square Mall. You can schedule multiple appointments.

Second shot may be at a different location so we need to call and confirm.

[Byte1]

The Tri-County area has vaccinated over a 130,000 folks with their first shot and I can't remember how many second shots. Be patient and they will get around to you IF you register.
Since we got on and registered (and got the first shot) with the Publix shot, we have received three calls from different places, plus the VA clinic, asking us if we wanted our shots. When we said we already had ours, they thanked us and said they would work their way down the list. So, we did not get anyone else's shot vacancy, they just skip us and go to the next.
There are a bunch of places popping up that will be offering the shots, so just be persistent or wait until your doctor has it for you. Either be patient or do like we did and spend a bit of time (like we don't have plenty of time right now) and get on the phone or Internet and search/register at as many places you can or willing to drive to. WE drove an hour for our shots, and it was a nice drive. If you want to resume "normal" then take some effort and work at getting vaccinated.
No one is going to seek you out to give you a shot. You have to do some things on your own. Not trying to me mean, just realistic. What else do you need to do right now with everything closed down?

[Villageswimmer]

A good neighbor of ours was given this number and got an appointment almost immediately. I think they have closed appointments pending more vaccine, but a good number.

I posted that number 2 days ago. When I called, I spoke with a very nice lady who booked our appointments over the phone at the Leesburg site. I shared it right away on TOTV. I encourage you to keep trying.

[Villageswimmer]

I think having more than one vaccine thread can make it easy to miss important posts.

Perhaps mod could combine posts.

[RonaldJ]

What do you expect. With all the Villagers trying to get appointments do not even waste your time trying to get Mulberry or Wildwood. By the time you do Ocala is filling up where you have a much better chance. Try to book Ocala first which I did the second time and got appointment right away!

[JC and John]

website for Lake county is: lake.floridahealth.gov

Phone number that we called: (866) 201-690

We received our first shot on Tuesday this week. Scheduled for 2nd shot on 3/2.

First shot was inside the old Sears building at Lake Square Mall. You can schedule multiple appointments.

Second shot may be at a different location so we need to call and confirm.

This is the site we used and within a week got a call to register for appointments and got our shots yesterday.

[Regor]

Just noticed on the Publix web site, Sumter county is now listed.

[salstifer]

Is the Winn Dixie vaccine Pfizer or Maderna?

[talleyjm]

Three hours on-line with Publix with three devices, and at the end of the first hour, the waiting signal turned to "Book Now". Hooray! But when I clicked on the "Book an Appointment" box, nothing happened. After several tries, it took me to the previous page. Rather than give up, I kept watch on the automatic refresh for another two hours as the number of appointments available continued dropping. Again, with only a couple counties left with appointments, I got the "Book Now" notice. This time, the "Book and Appointment" button worked, but every time I picked an available appointment time (in the only county left with appointments in the Panhandle), the system would tell me it was no longer available. And each time I was denied, I had to resubmit all of my info, pick another available appointment time from the times they gave me, and again and again I was denied. This is a lousy system, and I refuse to use it again. Public should fire their IT consultant.

I tried to get an appointment via Publix’s stellar system using 200 devices and still no luck! Tomorrow I will log onto the site at 4 a.m. using 300 devices. And if Publix wants me to, I will jump through every hoop and fill out the application over and over again . . . Right! Folks, enough already. Be patient grasshoppers, we will all get our vaccinations in time. In the meantime, social distance, wear a mask when necessary and keep those paws disinfected. 🤪

[collie1228]

Maybe I was just lucky, but I tried the Walmart website yesterday and found it to be a user-friendly, accessible site and I had an appointment at one of the Ocala Walmart's in less than fifteen minutes. Got an immediate confirmation email with all details. So much better than the Publix site.

[retiredguy123]

I posted earlier this morning about the Publix site, shortly after that a good neighbor and retired IT guy came by and told me he was on the site on Wednesday and he actually got into the "Booking" area when there were four appointments left at Mulberry. He had not even finished filling in the first page of the required information before all four places were gone. So, to us, it would appear that unless you get accepted onto the site within the first 15 mns or o you are not going to get an appointment.

He, like us, has no intention of driving all around Florida to get a vaccine, he will wait it out!

I am now signed up in three different sites and sooner or later a vaccine will be available.
FYI, it is definitely not true that you need to get into the booking section within 15 minutes. I have been able to book 6 appointments for friends so far, and I have never gotten to the booking section within 15 minutes.

[Byte1]

I tried to get an appointment via Publix’s stellar system using 200 devices and still no luck! Tomorrow I will log onto the site at 4 a.m. using 300 devices. And if Publix wants me to, I will jump through every hoop and fill out the application over and over again . . . Right! Folks, enough already. Be patient grasshoppers, we will all get our vaccinations in time. In the meantime, social distance, wear a mask when necessary and keep those paws disinfected. 🤪

You cannot blame folks for wanting to get back to normal again. It's been quite awhile, and the idea of dangling the shots just beyond reach is driving some crazy. The good thing is that there seems to be a lot more available. Perhaps, since they have vaccinated the health care folks, the first responders and nursing home staff, they are now finding some serum for the seniors. Just a guess. I can only imagine how crazy those under 65yr are getting waiting for all the old codgers to get theirs so that the youngers can move up the line. Their line hasn't even started yet, unless they fit the special category of working in hospitals, nursing homes or first responders.
It won't be long, but after a year of having your life on hold, some are at the starting line, ready to run. Patience is easy to say, but harder to practice. :pray:

[eremite06]

An hour and a half on the site this morning. Activated cell and computer. Finally, an opening for appt. but only in the panhandle. No thanks.

[Bill32]

Took my aunt for her first shot to a publix in south Jacksonville, met a couple there from Sarasota, wife got her shot from a publix in Gainesville in the morning and then they had to travel to Jacksonville for his in the afternoon..., they got a room to stay over last night...

[Clarinet]

I know this is a continuing issue but after waiting another 2 hours on the website, one of us actually got through with only a few spots available. Filling out the form, checking the location and repeating 5 times we gave up. The IT guy at Publix ought to be fired. Get someone who knows what they are doing!

We also were online and watching the clock count down from 60 to zero 120 times before we gave up. It is obvious that there is no order to your calls. It's like a phone call to a line that is busy and when it finally is open you are just lucky to get through.

[bobdeb]

I've registered all over in Sumter County a month ago with no results.

Since we also have property in Lake County I'm going that route now as it seems more promising.

A bit off the thread but, how come TV Health Care system isn't supplying vaccine to it's patients? They obviously have provided that to their staff. Just curious.

[retiredguy123]

I've registered all over in Sumter County a month ago with no results.

Since we also have property in Lake County I'm going that route now as it seems more promising.

A bit off the thread but, how come TV Health Care system isn't supplying vaccine to it's patients? They obviously have provided that to their staff. Just curious.
As I understand it, anyone who is a Florida resident and over 65, can register and get the vaccine from any vaccine provider in Florida. So, the TV Health Care system cannot reserve the vaccine for their patients unless they qualify under another criteria.

[gatherer47]

go to Winn Dixie at Old Camp Road-there is a table right there next to the pharmacy where you can sign up

[retiredguy123]

go to Winn Dixie at Old Camp Road-there is a table right there next to the pharmacy where you can sign up
Not true. This thread is about Publix, not Winn Dixie. But, the Winn Dixie COVID appointments must be made online like Publix, and there are currently no appointments available. The table in the Winn Dixie store is for people who already have an appointment, not to sign up to get an appointment.

[njbchbum]

SNIPPED The table in the Winn Dixie store is for people who already have an appointment, not to sign up to get an appointment.

If the folks already have an appointment - what purpose is the table serving?

[retiredguy123]

If the folks already have an appointment - what purpose is the table serving?
They verify that you have an appointment and are eligible, get you to complete a form, and approve you to receive the shot at the store.