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After a flood, it’s important to restore your home to good order as soon as possible to protect your health and prevent further damage to your house and belongings. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a contractor, this handy checklist will help you organize the clean up.…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides a variety of resources and services for health-care workers, educators and employers. In this section, you can access useful information about common public health topics such as communicable disease reporting, immunization, general health…
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Poux de tête
Poux de tête…
Home. It’s where we should feel most safe – and part of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s role is to help you keep it that way. Possible health hazards in your home such as those listed below are either preventable or can be planned for. Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, all it takes is…
MEASLES: ARE YOU READY TO TRAVEL?
Measles activity has been increasing worldwide. Before traveling outside of Canada, make sure your family’s vaccines are up to date. Please see the Government of Canada's measles travel health notice for more information and vaccine recommendations.
To check…
Volunteering at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is a great way to help your community, learn some new skills, and meet new people.
You can make a difference! Some of the benefits of volunteering at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit include:
The good feeling you get from helping people…
Bed bugs are insects with oval-shaped bodies and no wings. Unlike most public health pests, bed bugs are not known to transmit or spread disease. However, they are certainly a pest - feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts and they can cause other…
Follow Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and our YouTube Channel. We ask that you please abide by the Terms of Use for the company hosting the social media site.
TBDHU's social media accounts are managed by the Communications Team. If you…
Each year, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit produces an annual performance and financial report as a requirement of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Public Health Organizational Standards. The report outlines the Health Unit’s vision and mission, provides an overview of our finances…
What We Do
Outreach, Needle Exchange and Related Services
Needle/syringe exchange
Other harm reduction services including condoms and sterile water
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: Preventing Opioid Overdose with Naloxone
HIV/AIDS and…
As of May 1st, 2018, “Reportable Diseases" are now referred to as "Diseases of Public Health Significance". Malaria and yellow fever are no longer reportable.
Download the full Diseases of Public Health Significance list.
Health care providers who suspect or have confirmation of the “Diseases of…
FOLIC ACID PILOT PROJECT:
Participant enrollment for the Folic Acid Pilot Project is now closed.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit wishes to thank everyone who has enrolled in the Folic Acid Pilot Project.
Follow-up surveys will continue to be sent to participants at 3, 6 and 9…
Rodents and insects can be a big problem for both homeowners and business owners. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides information about prevention and control, and public health inspectors inspect businesses in the District – particularly restaurants and food vendors – for signs of pests…
Pertussis Protection for Infants - Vaccinated Adults
TBDHU recommends a Tdap vaccine for all pregnant people as well as adults who will care for the infant to protect the unvaccinated infant against a pertussis infection. Learn more about the vaccine, the protection it provides, who is eligible…