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.
Depending upon the clinic, appointments can be made through the Provincial COVID-19 Vaccine Booking System (either online or by calling the provincial booking line at 1-833-943-3900) or in some cases by calling your local branch office. For information on booking for a specific clinic please refer to the chart below. If you experience any problems booking via the Provincial Booking system, please call your local branch office for help.
Dates, times and locations vary with each community. Details are in the chart below.
Clinic Date
Community
Location
Clinic Time
Notes
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Red Rock
PH Office
11:00am-2:00pm
Call 807-886-1060 the call goes to the auto-attendant and they are to press 0
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Terrace Bay
PH Office
11:00am-2:00pm
(807) 229-1820
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Geraldton
PH Office
1:00pm-4:00pm
(807) 854-0454
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Marathon
PH Office
11:00am-2:00pm
(807) 229-1820
Friday, April 21, 2023
Longlac
Norwest Community Health Centre
1:00pm-4:00pm
(807) 854-0454
Monday, April 24, 2023
Nakina
Nakina Medical Clinic
1:00pm-4:00pm
1(807)329-5264
Friday, April 28, 2023
Manitouwadge
Manitouwadge Family Health Team
11:00am-2:00pm
Call (807) 229-1820 to book an appointment.
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.
