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Ontario Tanning Bed Legislation-Information for Tanning Bed Operators
Effective May 1, 2014, it is illegal to sell, offer for sale or provide tanning services to anyone under 18 years of age in Ontario. Visit www.ontario.ca/uvrsmart for more information. Below are the most common…
Measles is a very contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat of an infected person.
It can spread very easily through the air from an infected person when they breathe, talk, cough or sneeze.
Vaccination offers the most effective protection and the measles, mumps and…
According to a study released today by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, 65% of homes in Oliver Paipoonge and 17% of homes in Marathon have high levels of radon. The study was conducted in Oliver Paipoonge and Marathon between the fall of 2017 and the spring of 2018, during the home heating…
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of high levels of radon in Thunder Bay homes. The aim was to develop local recommendations about testing for radon and mitigation, and to inform public policy that would reduce the prevalence of excessive radon.
November 23, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has revised the travel recommendations for residents.
TBDHU strongly recommends that all residents avoid non-essential travel outside of Northwestern Ontario. If residents do travel for any reason, it is strongly recommended that:…
December 2, 2021 - At this time, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is recommending that all residents avoid non-essential travel to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. This is regardless of an individual’s vaccination status. These states currently have the highest rates of COVID-19 in…
The risk of bed bug problems is higher in certain types of buildings where many different people are staying including hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfast accommodations (e.g. B&Bs).
Carrying bed bugs back home with you after traveling could lead to problems in even the cleanest home. Take the proper steps to avoid bed bug hitchhikers while traveling.
The risk of bed bug problems is higher in certain types of buildings where many different people are living or staying including apartments, hostels and rooming houses.
Bed bugs are insects with oval-shaped bodies and no wings. Right now, there are no known cases of any infectious diseases being spread to people by bed bug bites.
This document provides some environmental contaminants, where they are found, and how they come in contact with the human body.