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2024-2025 RSV Program
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Beyfortus® (Nirsevimab) Guidance for Health Care Providers document was updated (October) and the section below was updated with this new link
Please see below for more information on the 2024-2025 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) program.
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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…
Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding during Painful Procedures – Vaccinated Babies
TBDHU recommends breastfeeding/chestfeeding your baby during vaccinations. Research shows that breastfeeding/chestfeeding during painful procedures reduces the baby’s pain and distress. For optimal benefits, the baby…
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…
EXPERIENCING COVID-19 SYMPTOMS AND NEED A RECOMMENDATION ON WHAT TO DO NEXT? Use the self-assessment tool.
HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS? Contact a qualified health professional through Health Connect Ontario, 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
• visit Health811 online
• …
COVID-19 Vaccines
Evidence shows that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or are breastfeeding/chestfeeding. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended, at any stage in pregnancy (including first trimester), as COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can be…
Updated Ontario Ministry of Health Guidance: Recommendations for Outbreak Prevention and Control in Institutions and Congregate Living Settings (February 2025).
This information is intended for Congregate Living Settings (CLS) including but not limited to shelters, group homes and…
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…
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…