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Emergency Preparedness
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Take time to consider what you will do if you or a family/household member becomes sick and needs care.
If you are responsible for dependents, including young children or elderly relatives, consider putting in place alternative care plans should you…
Our school nurses work with elementary, high school and post-secondary institutions throughout the district to provide nursing services and assist with health programming. Our strategies and initiatives are related, but not limited, to the Ministry of Education’s Foundations for a Healthy…
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…
Adverse Events Following Immunization
An adverse event following immunization (AEFI) is an unwanted or unexpected health outcome that happens after someone receives a vaccine, which may or may not be caused by the vaccine. Although rare, AEFI’s can occur. Potential AEFI side effects and management…
We all love sunny days, but the sun can be damaging to our health without the proper precautions. Holes in the Earth’s natural defence against ultraviolet (UV) rays – the ozone layer – have left us at an even higher risk for skin cancer.
The role of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is to raise…
Reporting Obligations
Suspect cases in institutions must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm).
After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807)…
UPDATES:
October - Pfizer storage and handling chapter is now available
INFLUENZA VACCINES – Please visit the dedicated health care provider Influenza web page for more information.
RSV VACCINES - Please see the dedicated health care provider RSV web page for more…
UPDATES:
The information below has been updated for 2024-2025.
COVID-19 VACCINES – For more information, please visit the dedicated health care provider COVID-19 webpage.
RSV VACCINES - Please see the dedicated health care provider RSV web page for more information.
Please direct any…
Thunder Bay District Health Unit has created this dashboard to present up-to-date information about the status of COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, and overall Respiratory Illness activity in the areas served by TBDHU. This dashboard presents the most accurate information available to the TBDHU at the time…
In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged.
Updated: November 20, 2024
Vaccination Fees
VACCINE
FEE PER DOSE
Resolution 10-2017 (January 18, 2017…
Below you will find tips and answers to common questions related to food, nutrition and keeping well during flu season.
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In Store
Help pick up things for those self-isolating or people who are more vulnerable.
Be prepared with food items on hand, or a plan to…
FALL/WINTER Vaccines - For more information on each vaccine, including how to get vaccinated, visit the dedicated web pages:
COVID-19
Flu
RSV (protection for infants born in 2024 and high-risk older adults)
Find a pharmacy - Use the provincial pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy…
It is important to use the layers of protection approach to reduce the risk of illness. These layers will help to protect everyone, especially those who are at higher risk of developing severe outcomes from these viruses.
Each layer of protection helps prevent the spread of germs and when combined…