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Providing food to the public carries an immense responsibility. Proper food handling steps must be followed to reduce the risk of foodborne illness (food poisoning) whether you are a national food producer/manufacturer, a restaurant owner, or operating a home-based business. The role of the Thunder…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Rural Communities
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Date
Time
NorWest Arena
40 Hwy 588, Stanley
Thurs. June 17
2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
For residents of Oliver Paipoonge, Neebing, O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and nearby…
We all deserve safe drinking water. One of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s role is to prevent and reduce water-borne illness related to drinking water. The TBDHU does this in a number of ways, including:
Surveillance and inspection of drinking water systems;
Timely response to drinking…
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Call 911 right away if you feel you are in immediate danger or are injured.
Home isn’t always the safest place. Many women, girls, trans and non-binary people face a heightened risk of violence, especially at home. Domestic violence is a form of gender-based violence that often plays out at…
Active Commute Challenge
The TBay On The Move Active Commute Challenge is a friendly workplace challenge that encourages city and district-wide residents to switch their ride and rethink how they can actively commute to and from work during the month of June.
Learn more:
TBayOnTheMove.ca
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…
When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, there are many messages about physical activity and healthy eating but what about sleep? Did you know getting enough sleep is just as important as getting enough physical activity when it comes to reducing our risk for chronic disease?
How much sleep…
West Nile Virus is transmitted, or spread, to humans through a bite from an infected mosquito.
TBDHU has been monitoring the local mosquito population for many years to identify any risk. This is done by trapping mosquitos and testing them. To date, West Nile Virus is not endemic in our area and…
Mould in the corner of a room.
Mould is a health hazard. It is a type of fungus – or more accurately, a group of different kinds of fungi – that can grow in damp areas in public places and in your home. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s role is to:
Inspect public areas as necessary and…
Students in various programs such as health care, social work, child and youth, and education are often required to submit documentation as part of their program. This can include proof of immunization, bloodwork and lab reports, and certifications. This page outlines how you can gather the…
Infection prevention and control (IPAC) measures are important to reduce the risk of illnesses like COVID-19, influenza and others from circulating in workplaces and in our communities.
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Have a workplace safety plan in place that outlines the actions you will take to…
*Under Construction*
The Get Tested TBay website is currently under construction to serve you better.
You can still access TBDHU’s Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) for information on STI testing and treatment.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to presenting the refreshed…
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…