IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Does your child need their 2nd chicken pox vaccination?
- To be eligible, children must be born on or after January 1, 2000 and have received at least one dose of the chicken pox or varicella vaccine.
- If your child has not received any varicella vaccine or has had chicken pox, please call to speak with a nurse; 625-5971 or 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5971.
- The immunization is available at the Health Unit's weekly walk-in clinic, held Wednesdays at 999 Balmoral Street from 1:30-6:00pm
ZOSTAVAX (SHINGLES VACCINE)
- The Health Unit now has a supply of Zostavax, the shingles vaccine.
- This vaccine is available to those 50 years of age or older at the Health Unit's weekly Wednesday immunization clinic from 1:30-6:00pm. Clients are seen on a first come, first served basis.
- There is a cost - click here for more information.
HPV
- Grade 8 girls who started their HPV vaccination series between September 2010 and September 1, 2011 may complete any missed doses of the HPV vaccine (3 required) during their Grade 9 year.
- The missed doses will be provided at no cost and can be received at the weekly immunization clinic.
TB SKIN TESTING
- The Health Unit does not provide TB skin tests for screening purposes for school or employment. TB skin testing is only available to those who are contacts of TB cases.
- Click here for more information about TB skin tests. Please speak with your health care provider if you need the test.
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Click on the links below for more information about immunization and vaccines:
What are vaccine preventable diseases?
There is a long list of diseases that can be prevented with a vaccine including chicken pox, mumps and polio. Across all age groups, vaccines provide the most effective and longest-lasting method of preventing infectious diseases.
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What is the role of the Vaccine Preventable Disease program?
The Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) program at the Health Unit is committed to providing immunization services to reduce the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases within the City of Thunder Bay and District.
The VPD program:
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How can I contact the Vaccine Preventable Disease program?
For more information please call the Vaccine Preventable Diseases program at 625-5971 or 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5971 or you can fax to (807) 625-4828.
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