Rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in TBDHU district communities continues to align with the plan for Thunder Bay and surrounding areas, which is also consistent with the Ministry of Health’s Vaccine Distribution Implementation Plan. Distribution of vaccines in each community may differ slightly due to specific demographics and capacity.
TBDHU is working with district partners, including Family Health Teams (FHT), Community Health Centres (CHC) and First Nation partners, who are responsible for administering the vaccines to all community members.
Residents in district communities are encouraged to get vaccinated at local clinics; however, if they are in Thunder Bay for essential reasons, they would be welcome to make an appointment to attend the clinic at the CLE Coliseum.
Eligibility
If you belong to one of the eligible groups, your respective Family Health Team (FHT) or Community Health Centre (CHC) will contact you in priority sequence.
TBDHU is working through the phases of Ontario's Vaccine Distribution Implementation Plan. Those who are eligible in Phase 1, and who have not yet received their first dose, will continue to be eligible as the province and TBDHU move forward with Phase 2 priorities.
Groups that are currently eligible include:
- Adults Aged 60 and Older
- Health Care Workers
- Adult Chronic Home Care Recipients
- Urban Indigenous Adults Aged 40 and Older
- Individuals with Highest Risk Health Conditions and one caregiver
Note: Please be assured that the following providers will contact individuals in priority sequence to schedule an appointment. If you are not a client of the respective provider serving your community, please call to provide your name and contact. If you have not been contacted for an appointment by April 30th, please connect with your respective provider.
Please also note, if you are contacted for an appointment in Thunder Bay, please check with your local provider to determine eligibility and timeline for an appointment in your local community.
Further eligible groups will be identified in priority sequence. Please check your Family Health Team or Community Health Centre website and/or social media channels, or check back on this page, for additional information.
If you are a member of a First Nation community in the Thunder Bay District, please check with your community’s leadership or health care centre for vaccination opportunities.
Upcoming Clinics in Thunder Bay District Communities
Greenstone Family Health Team
April 20
- Health Care Workers
- Adults Aged 70 and Older
- Urban Indigenous Adults
- Individuals with Highest Risk Health Conditions
Next Clinic: April 27
Norwest Community Health Centre – Longlac
April 20
- Health Care Workers
- Adults Aged 70 and Older
- Urban Indigenous Adults
- Individuals with Highest Risk Health Conditions
Next Clinic: April 27
Nipigon District Family Health Team
April 15
- Adults Aged 70 and Older
- Urban Indigenous Adults Aged 40 and Older (includes immediate family member in the same household aged 40 and older)
- Residents in high-risk congregate living settings
Next Clinic: April 22 and 29
North Shore Family Health Team
April 15
- Health Care Workers
- Adult Chronic Home Care Recipients
- Adults Aged 70 and Older
- Urban Indigenous Adults Aged 45 and Older
Next Clinic: April 22 and 29
Marathon Family Health Team
April 15
- Health Care Workers
- Adults Aged 70 and Older
- Urban Indigenous Adults (includes immediate family member in the same household aged 18 and older)
- Adult Chronic Home Care Recipients
Next Clinic: April 22 and 29
Santé Manitouwadge Health
April 15
- Health Care Workers
- Adults Aged 70 and Older
- Adult Chronic Home Care Recipients
- Urban Indigenous Adults Aged 40 and Older
- Individuals with Highest Risk Health Conditions
Next Clinic: April 22 and 29