Thereâs a lot of information out there right now about vaccines â and with that a lot of confusion. Weâve outlined all the most up-to-date information below to help you discern if youâre eligible for the vaccine, and if you are, how to get it. Eligibility The current list of eligible individuals includes high-risk hospital staff, affiliates, volunteers and contract staff, EMS personnel, medical examiners and coroners, funeral workers, healthcare workers or other essential staff working in long-term care facilities, residents of long-term care facilities, urgent care providers, staff administering COVID-19 vaccines, front-line public health workers who have direct contact with patients, home care workers, hospice workers, individuals ages 65 and over, public safety employees, public transit workers, workers and residents of homeless shelters and all those who work in childcare and P-12 education settings. If you have questions about your eligibility, email COVID19vaccines@tompkins-co.org. If you do not use email, you can reach the Health Department at 607-274-6600.