THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING of our community is our top priority. Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is working closely with community partners to prevent and respond to the evolving novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Vaccination Pages
- Vaccination Homepage
- Frequently Asked Questions page (FAQ)
- Vaccination Clinics
- TCHD clinics and pop-ups
- Ongoing vaccination sites (pharmacies, NYS Operated sites, local practitioners)
- Pop-up Clinic Request Form for local organizations who may want to offer an on-site clinic.
On This Page
Eligible New Yorkers are:
- Individuals Age 5 and older who
- Reside in New York State, or
- Work in New York State, or
- Study in New York State
Proof of eligibility:
- Residency: Current drivers license or other government issued photo ID
- Employment status:
- an employee ID card or badge
- a letter from an employer or affiliated organization
- a pay stub
- Study: Student ID or other proof of enrollment.
- Youth age 5-17: Parent or guardian/ caregiver must provide their ID and a signed consent form.
Where: Local & Regional Sites
- Pharmacies
- NYS-operated sites
- Pediatricians, doctors, healthcare providers
- TCHD Pop-up clinics (limited schedule, might be initially available only to certain populations)
Pharmacies
Appointment availability, vaccine brand, dose, and eligibility vary by pharmacy and are subject to change without notice. As such, it is important to check the pharmacy website before you go or make plans.
Individuals under age 18 must have a signed consent form and be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Reviewed/ updated November 30, 2021.
Kinney Drugs
- Ages 5+.
- Click here for locations and scheduling for COVID-19 Vaccination at Kinney Drugs. (Ages 5-11, and for eligible 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and booster doses.)
- Ages 5-17 require a completed consent form.
- Click here for Kinney's main COVID page (includes links to concent form and scheduling)
- Phone numbers for 4 Tompkins County stores are shown on the scheduling page (use the Zipcode search at the top of the page).
Tops Friendly Market
- Tops vaccination scheduling page. Scroll down to the Lansing store #522, 2300 N. Triphammer Rd. (607) 257-4952
CVS & Target
- Ages 12+.
- Ages 5-11, check here for availability.
- Schedule an appointment for ages 12+, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and booster doses.
- Vaccine information and FAQ.
- Phone for Ithaca stores: 625 W. Clinton St. (607) 273-3647; 40 Catherwood Rd., (607) 257-0291
Rite Aid
- Ages 12+.
- Ages 5-11, check here for availability.
- Schedule an appointment for ages 12+.
- Information, Updates, FAQ
- 3rd dose and booster shots for eligible individuals.
- Phone for Cortland store: 1067 NY-222, (607) 753-3029
Walgreens
- Ages 5+
- Scheduling page
- COVID-19 Vaccine information and FAQ
- Walgreens Vaccination Consent Form. May be completed before an appointment.
- Walgreens account login may be required.
- 3rd dose and booster shots for eligible individuals.
- Phone for Ithaca stores: 615 S. Meadow St., (607) 272-6290; 330 Pine tree Rd., (607) 273-2035
Walmart
- Ages 18+
- Ages 5-17 (not all locations)
- Schedule an appointment.
- Immunizations page
- 3rd dose and booster shots for eligible individuals.
- Phone for Ithaca store: 135 Fairgrounds Memorial Pkwy., (607) 277-8126
Wegmans Pharmacy
- Ages 12+
- Ages 5-11 (limited availability)
- Schedule an appointment.
- COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know.
- Schedule by phone, 1-800-207-6099 (M-F, 8:30-5)
- 3rd dose and booster shots for eligible individuals.
- Phone for Ithaca store: 500 S. Meadow St., (607) 277-1772
For all questions about clinics at any of the pharmacies listed above, please contact the pharmacy through their website. TCHD will not have information about vaccination clinics at pharmacies.
New York State Operated Vaccination Sites
Reviewed/ updated November 23, 2021
- Which vaccines are available:
- Pfizer, ages 12+.
- J & J, ages 18+.
- Pfizer for ages 5-11. Check participating sites.
- Schedule an appointment. Walk-ins subject to availability.
- Register online at "Am I Eligible"
- Register by phone at 833-697-4829
- Four-step instructions for NYS-operated vaccination sites click here.
- Hours of operation:
- Mon-Sat, 8:00am-6:30pm
- Sunday 8:00am-12:00pm (Rochester closed Sundays)
Nearest Sites (You are advised to check current status before traveling to a site.)
- Syracuse: State Fair Art and Home Center, NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY. (map)
- Pfizer 1st dose: Appointments. Walk-in subject to availability.
- Pfizer ages 5-11: Appointments or walk-in.
- J&J Janssen 1st dose: Walk-In Only.
- Pfizer 3rd dose: For immunocompromised only. Appointments. Walk-in subject to availability.
- Pfizer Booster: Appointment strongly recommended.
- J&J Janssen Booster: Appointment or walk-in.
- Rochester: SUNY Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), 161 Chestnut St., Rochester, NY. (map)
- Pfizer 1st dose: Appointments. Walk-in subject to availability.
- Pfizer ages 5-11: Appointments or walk-in.
- J&J Janssen: Walk-In Only.
- Pfizer 3rd dose: For immunocompromised only. Appointments. Walk-in subject to availability.
- Pfizer Booster: Appointment strongly recommended.
- J&J Janssen Booster: Appointment or walk-in.
- Transportation:
- Infomation about rides to vaccination sites provided by Way2Go.
- Click here for the complete list of NYS-operated sites.
Doctors, Pediatricians, Health Care Practitioners
- Pediatric offices: Pfizer pediatric vaccine is available for any individual ages 5-11 years. Please call the individual practice for details.
- Northeast Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 607-257-2188.
- Buttermilk Falls Pediatrics 607-272-6880
- WellBeing Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
- REACH Medical, 607-273-7000, contact@reachmed.org
- Many family practices and health care practitioners have COVID-19 vaccine available. Please call your regular provider for information.
Get local updates from the Tompkins County Health Department regarding COVID-19 and vaccine distribution in our community
- Sign Up for Health Department COVID-19 Related Updates.
- Sign up with Swift 911 for automated SMS text and robocall alerts. Add the Tompkins County subscription.
NYS COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline: Open 7AM - 10PM, 7 days a week, for scheduling vaccination appointments for eligible New Yorkers: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
NYS Vaccination Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker
If you have questions about eligibility or about registration, please call 2-1-1 (877-211-8667)
Flu Vaccine
Everyone age 6 months and older should get a flu shot to be immunized against influenza now. Visit your local pharmacy or your health care practitioner today. More info is here.
