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Reporting Obligations

Suspected cases, including West Nile fever and West Nile neurological manifestations, must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day by fax, phone or mail.


Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-5930 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5930…

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides information on a large number of infectious diseases. Diseases are listed from A-Z  below for your convenience.

The TB outbreak declared on March 8, 2018, continues in the city of Thunder Bay. Individuals who are street involved, homeless or under-housed continue to be disproportionately affected by TB and HIV.

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The TBDHU Infectious Disease and Street Outreach teams continue to do…

March 8, 2018 - In follow up to our previous communication, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is declaring a tuberculosis outbreak in the city of Thunder Bay. To date, we have identified four active cases and a number of symptomatic contacts with confirmatory testing pending. The majority of…

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports a maternal mental health group therapy provided by St. Joseph's Care Group Mental Health Outpatient Program. The therapy group is for pregnant women who are having mental health difficulties or for women experiencing mood changes after baby.…

A community HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) outbreak was declared by the TBDHU on June 25, 2019. The outbreak declaration comes after a recent spike of cases in May and June 2019 bringing the total number since January 1, 2019 to 8 cases with 2 additional cases under investigation.…

Child care facilities (daycares) licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act are required to meet and maintain specific provincial standards to protect the health, safety and well-being of the children. Licenses must be renewed at least every year.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is…

Parent involvement makes a huge difference in the success of children at school, and what you say and do as a parent matters. Below are some links that provide good information about health and your child.

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Tip Sheets about the school system for parents in 15…

If you smoke or vape, your lungs could be more susceptible to a respiratory illness, such as COVID-19. People who smoke or vape are more likely to have pre-existing conditions, a compromised immune system and poorer lung health. As a result, they are more susceptible to contracting the virus…

June 7, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of COVID-19 in residents in the TBDHU Region.

For information about the status of COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area, please visit Current COVID-19 Data in TBDHU.

 

Details of…

August 27, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has been advised that a recent positive test on a TBDHU area resident was incorrect due to a technical issue at the lab that analyzed the test. This lab is in southern Ontario and not one of the labs in our area.

Repeat analysis of the…

Ontario’s CMOH Dr. Kieran Moore has released a Memorandum regarding cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children in Europe and the United States.

Clinicians need to be vigilant of infants and children up to 16 years of age presenting with signs and symptoms compatible with acute…

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What is Triple P?

Triple P is a parenting program for parents and is supported by 30 years of research. It follows a helpful, positive approach to raising children. The goal of Triple P is to help you create a positive, caring relationship with your children and family. 
 

Why Triple P…

Members of newsrooms and media groups across the district:

If you would like to contact us about a media release, public health story or issue, or you would like to request an interview, please contact the Media Line via email: news@tbdhu.com. The email will be received by the…