EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: Crisis Response Tactics Publix Not Offering COVID Vaccine to Children Under 5 By Staff Monday, June 27, 2022 7:58 AM Though the federal government recently authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, Publix supermarkets will not offer the vaccine to children in that age group.“Publix is not administering the COVID vaccine to individuals under 5 years of age at this time. We suggest that customers speak with pediatrician’s offices, community health centers,children’s hospitals, and public health clinics for availability at this time,” the company said on Twitter.Publix spokesperson Hannah Herring told the Tampa Bay Times the company won’t be giving the vaccine to young children “at this time” and won’t issue a statement explaining why. Head over to WebMD to read the full story.