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October 30, 2023 - COVID-19 and influenza (flu) shots are now available to the general public. Anyone six months old or older who lives, works, or studies in Ontario is eligible.
How to get vaccinated in Thunder Bay area:
Many pharmacies are offering the flu vaccines and some offer…
Letter to Parents and Guardians of High School Students about student immunization programming for 2023/24 school year.
Updated November 2023.
December 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is moving forward with its usual process of enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to ensure students are protected against vaccine preventable diseases. This includes the review and assessment of all student…
As noted in a memo from Ontario's CMOH to health system partners (February 20, 2024), there is an increased risk of measles in the Americas and globally.
Travel is the biggest risk factor for our area and travel related measles cases have been identified in Ontario, with the most recent…
English and French questions and answer sheets regarding Pentacel to Pediacel conversions. Updated March 2024.
LEARN MORE: Spring 2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign.
People in certain priority groups are recommended to get another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this spring (early April-June 2024). See details in the attachments above.
Information on who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccines for the Spring 2024 campaign.
Uploaded April 11, 2024.
This spring, individuals who are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are recommended to get an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This additional vaccine dose can provide added protection that may have decreased over time for those at increased risk.
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A listing of community programs, emergency helplines, emotional and breastfeeding support, and other general information for your pregnancy as well as after the baby arrives.
Updated: March 2024
The documents above detail instructions and indications to Health Care Providers regarding Pneumococcal Vaccine.
Ontario’s publicly funded pneumococcal vaccine program is transitioning to the following new pneumococcal vaccines:
Pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate (Pneu-C-15), Vaxneuvance…