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We believe that everyone has the right to choose the birth control method that is right for them. Our role at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Sexual Health Clinic is to:


Help provide birth control options and education.
Provide easier, low-cost access to certain types of birth control…

The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (HBHC) is a free and voluntary program that supports pregnant individuals and families with children 0-6 years of age. The HBHC Program can help you:

Have a healthy pregnancy.
Build a positive relationship with your child.
Promote your…


Submitting Vaccine Records - Allow 24 hours before a student`s record is updated:

Please allow 24 hours for a student`s record to be updated after any vaccine information is submitted to TBDHU.
This includes any vaccine information information submitted today (March 24) before the start of the…

TBDHU, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and Anishnawbe Mushkiki have created not one, but TWO exciting in-person prenatal classes:

Feeding My Newborn and
Preparing For My Newborn

These Classes Are Completely FREE and Open to All Expectant Parents!
Prepare for the journey…


UPDATES
Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) 

More information on ISPA enforcement for 2024/2025 school year is available on dedicated school immunization page. 

School-based Clinics

More information about the clinics held at school for students in Grade 7 (and catching up those…


Everyone 6 months and older is now eligible to receive FREE flu and COVID-19 vaccines if they live, work or go to school in Ontario, unless there is a medical reason not to.
Find a  pharmacy - Use the provincial pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy providing COVID-19…


Spring Campaign: Please see below for more information on the Spring Campaign for COVID-19 vaccines.
Fall 2025 Campaign:  Wait for the 2025-2026 fall campaign details in October 2025 (COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines).
Member of a First Nation community in the Thunder Bay District: Please…

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Contents




April 10, 2025


Spring Update: Covid-19 and RSV Vaccine




April 7, 2025


Early Frequent Issues - HPV Primary Screening
NEW Resources: Syphilis, Sexual Health, & U=U
IPV Shortage
Measles Vaccine and Travel…


2024/2025 School Year


Elementary Schools (SK to Grade 8) - Thunder Bay
Suspended on April 15?
Get the vaccine needed to return to school:

April 17 to May 14: Walk-in clinics at TBDHU Main Office from Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 3:30pm; 999 Balmoral Street

Report the vaccine(s)…


Updates
Booking a Vaccine Appointment Online
Book a vaccine appointment at the Main Office Clinic in Thunder Bay by clicking HERE.
 
Immunization of School Pupils Act


1. Elementary Schools (SK to Grade 8) - Thunder Bay
Suspended students have the following options:

Get the vaccine they…


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…

This paper explores the literature to determine what are effective interventions and strategies during preconception and pregnancy to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies.

This document describes the immunization guidelines that must be in place for licensed child care operators.