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.
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 a clinic in the city.
Eligibility
First Doses
- All individuals aged 18+ are eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.
- Youth aged 12 to 17 are eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Second Doses
- Individuals 18 and older who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna). Any second dose appointments must be at least 28 days following the first dose.
- Individuals 12-17 who received their first dose of Pfizer at least 28 days following the first dose.
Appointments are also available at all District pharmacies for individuals 18 and older to receive first and second doses of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna).
Your respective FHT/CHC will make every attempt to contact you. However, please call them to schedule as appointment if you have not heard from them. If you are not a client of the respective provider serving your community, please call to provide your name and contact.
Please note, if you are contacted for an appointment in Thunder Bay, please check with your local provider to determine the timeline for an appointment in your local community.
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
Pharmacy Appointments
- Select pharmacies in the TBDHU area are designated to receive either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.
- 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.
- Pharmacies receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can immunize individuals aged 12 and older. Those receiving Moderna can immunize individuals aged 18 and older.
Greenstone Family Health Team
Next Clinic Dates: July 27
Norwest Community Health Centre – Longlac
Next Clinic Dates: August 17
Nipigon District Family Health Team
Next Clinic Dates: TBD
North Shore Family Health Team
Next Clinic Dates: TBD
Marathon Family Health Team
Next Clinic Dates: TBD
Santé Manitouwadge Health
Next Clinic Dates: TBD