Harris Teeter Pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals.

Matthews, N.C. – Harris Teeter announced today a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in partnership with Charleston Gaillard Center and City of Charleston. Harris Teeter’s highly trained Pharmacists will administer first dose COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 (noon to 4 p.m.) at Charleston Gaillard Center*.

* As the healthcare provider for this vaccination event, Harris Teeter is responsible for protecting the Personal Health Information (PHI) of all those participating in vaccinations under the federal HIPAA Privacy Rule. To ensure we are 100% compliant with this effort, there is no media allowed inside the event site. We appreciate your understanding in protecting our patients’ information as we work to vaccinate our communities and help bring an end to the pandemic.

Vaccine product is confirmed and in-hand.

Eligible individuals include healthcare workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities and seniors aged 65 and older. The no-cost vaccination is available by appointment only while supplies last. Appointments can be scheduled beginning today, Feb. 23, 2021 using Harris Teeter’s online vaccine appointment scheduler.

Second dose appointments are available March 18-19, 2021 at the same location and will be scheduled simultaneously with the first dose appointment.

Second Dose Clinic details:

March 18, 2021, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Pfizer second dose)

March 19, 2021, noon – 4 p.m. (Pfizer second dose)

“Harris Teeter’s trusted Pharmacists remain committed to helping our patients and associates live healthier lives,” said Danna Robinson, communication manager for Harris Teeter. “Throughout this pandemic, Harris Teeter’s most urgent priority has been providing a safe shopping experience for our associates and shoppers. In addition to maintaining safety inside our stores, we’re also committed to helping our communities safely re-open through administering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals.”

“We are proud to partner with Harris Teeter and the Charleston Gaillard Center to provide the space needed to make this vaccination clinic possible,” said Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg. “The City of Charleston is committed to doing everything in our power to help facilitate the distribution of vaccines to our citizens as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

Individuals with an appointment will need to provide a valid driver’s license or government issued identification card. While the vaccine is at no out-of-pocket cost, patients with health insurance should bring their insurance card to their appointment. Parking is available in the Gaillard Garage located at 33 Alexander Street. After receiving the vaccine, a voucher for two hours of free parking will be provided.

Harris Teeter plans to continue administering the vaccine in a phased approach, based on state guidelines, when available to Pharmacies. For the most updated information regarding vaccine eligibility and availability at Harris Teeter Pharmacies, please visit https://www.harristeeterpharmacy.com/.

Harris Teeter, with headquarters in Matthews, N.C., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). The regional grocery chain employs approximately 35,000 associates and operates stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia.