Everyone is encouraged to stay up to date and receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses, including any booster dose(s), as soon as they are eligible.
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in TBDHU district communities continues to align with the plan for Thunder Bay and surrounding areas. 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.
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.
Eligibility
For information on all doses, including eligibility and dose intervals, see the COVID-19 Vaccine Doses page.
Getting Vaccinated in the District
Find a participating pharmacy, and details on how to book an appointment, by visiting the COVID-19 Pharmacy Locations website and search by postal code or city.
Please contact your local pharmacy to confirm which vaccines they currently have in stock.
TBDHU is working with local healthcare providers to provide opportunities for children under five to receive the vaccine. Please contact the health care provider in your community to access the vaccine for children 6 months to under 5 years. For those living in a First Nation Community, please contact your local Health Services.
If you cannot access the vaccine through your local healthcare provider, please call your local public health office.
TBDHU is providing a small number of appointments for 6 months to 4 year olds at community clinics (please see “TBDHU Community Clinics” tab). Appointments must be booked for this age group, and can be made by booking online using the Provincial COVID-19 Vaccine Booking System or by calling the provincial booking line at 1-833-943-3900.
For more information on COVID Vaccines for children 6 months to 5 years, please visit tbdhu.com/youthvaccine and check out the FAQ for children 6 months to 5 years.
Clinics are open to everyone aged 5 and older for any dose they are eligible for, including individuals aged 60 and over for 4th doses (second boosters), as long as they meet the dose interval eligibility. Walk-ins are only available for those 5 years and over. Priority will be given to those with a booked appointment.
Dates, times and locations vary with each community. Details are in the chart below.
Clinic Date
Community
Location
Clinic Time
Notes
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Nipigon
Nipigon Community Centre
11am to 2pm
Those with appts have priority. Walk-ins accepted for anyone 5+, only as vaccine supply allows. To guarantee a vaccine, please book an appt
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Geraldton
Royal Canadian Legion
2pm to 5pm
Those with appts have priority. Walk-ins accepted for anyone 5+, only as vaccine supply allows. To guarantee a vaccine, please book an appt
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Longlac
Royal Canadian Legion
11am to 2pm
Those with appts have priority. Walk-ins accepted for anyone 5+, only as vaccine supply allows. To guarantee a vaccine, please book an appt
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Marathon
Royal Canadian Legion
2pm to 5pm
Those with appts have priority. Walk-ins accepted for anyone 5+, only as vaccine supply allows. To guarantee a vaccine, please book an appt
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Manitouwadge
Manitouwadge Community Centre
11am to 2pm
Those with appts have priority. Walk-ins accepted for anyone 5+, only as vaccine supply allows. To guarantee a vaccine, please book an appt
Individuals needing accommodations, please contact your local Branch office to discuss.
Clients over the age of 5 who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and would benefit from a calmer and quieter clinic setting are able to make arrangements with their local branch office to receive their vaccine outside of a community clinic. This is suitable for clients who may experience severe needle anxiety/phobia (not limited to), and/or who may require an appointment longer in duration.
Accommodations can be made for individuals who are homebound. If you are homebound and requiring any COVID-19 vaccine dose, please call your local TBDHU Branch office to arrange a home visit for vaccination.
Please contact the health care provider in your community directly to learn more about any upcoming clinic dates, eligibility and to book an appointment.
