DECEMBER 2024 UPDATES
Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination - Cases of pertussis have been reported in the Thunder Bay District and up to date vaccination across the lifespan is the best protection.
- See Ontario's FREE vaccine program web page to learn more about when pertussis vaccines are recommended.
- Talk to your health care provider to learn if you and your family are eligible for vaccination. If you don't have a health care provider, see the information below on accessing services.
- Have questions? Call (807) 625-5900 or your nearest branch office. To learn more about pertussis infections, visit TBDHU’s pertussis web page.
FALL Vaccines - Everyone 6 months and older is eligible for a COVID-19 and flu vaccine, with certain groups eligible for RSV protection. See the links below for details.
School-based Clinics - More information about the clinics held at school for students in Grade 7 (and catching up those in Grade 8 who missing vaccines) and high school is available on the dedicated school immunization page.
Imvamune® for mpox protection - More information is available on the dedicated mpox page, including who is eligible and how to access the vaccine.
Ontario's Immunization Schedule
Ontario offers FREE vaccines to residents based on the Immunization Schedule. To learn what vaccines are available across the lifespan, visit the Ministry of Health webpage. All vaccines on the schedule are available through the Health Unit's immunization clinics.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
More information about diseases and the vaccines that help prevent them can be found on the Ministry of Health’s Fact Sheets and Patient Tools webpage, and at Immunize.ca.
Travel Vaccines
Check out our travel page for more information about how to prepare for international travel, including accessing travel vaccines in our area.
Vaccine Safety
Vaccines are routinely monitored for safety and maintaining confidence in immunization programs. Although rare, adverse events following immunization can happen. Check out the vaccine safety page for more information.
For Further Information
Call the Vaccine Preventable Disease program: (807) 625-5900 or Toll-Free 1 (888) 294-6630.