- Two clinics: TBDHU hosts two school-based vaccine clinics for children in Grade 7 each school year. See the tabs below for the clinic schedule, based on where the school is located (Thunder Bay versus District).
- Grade 8 students: Students in Grade 8 who are missing Grade 7 vaccines will be given the opportunity to receive missed doses and more information is listed below.
- Easy and convenient option: These clinics provide an easy and convenient option for students to be immunized and keep up to date on their vaccines, including the vaccines required under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).
- Consent and schedule: See the tabs below for more information on the recommended vaccines. The consent process and a schedule of school clinics is outlined in the sections below based on where the student attends school.
- Vaccines offered
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The following vaccines are offered and recommended
- *Meningococcal conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) vaccine (1 dose needed); eligible until the vaccine is received.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV-9) vaccine (2 doses); eligible until August 31 of their Grade 12 year; those who start the series at age 15 and older require 3 doses to complete.
- Hepatitis B vaccine (2 doses needed); students are eligible until August 31 of their Grade 12 year; those who start the series at 16 and older require 3 doses to complete.
*Meningococcal conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) is required for school attendance in Ontario or a valid exemption must on file with TBDHU. For more information, see the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) web page.
- City of Thunder Bay and Surrounding Rural Communities, including the clinic schedule
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- Consent Process
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- Package received at school: Grade 7 and 8 students will receive a consent form package at their school during the first week of school to take home. Each grade will receive a different package.
- Review and submit online by September 12: The consent form is only available online. Those who cannot complete the online version can give verbal consent over the phone by calling 807-625-5908. Submitting before the deadline gives TBDHU staff time to prepare for the school clinic.
- Missed the return date? Parents/guardians can still complete the consent online up to two (2) days before the clinic OR give verbal consent over the phone until the day before the clinic by calling 807-625-5908. Find the dates of each clinic in the schedule section below.
- Students in Grade 8 in September 2025 who are missing doses
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- Available to receive in Grade 8: Students in Grade 8 who are missing doses can receive them in Grade 8.
- Consent submitted in Grade 7 still valid: Consents submitted in Grade 7 are valid until the end of Grade 8.
- No signed consent? If a consent was not submitted in Grade 7 one can be completed in Grade 8.
- Missed Clinics
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- Notices mailed home after first (1st) visit: All students who miss the first clinic at their school will receive a notice mailed to their home that will list the options available to catch up.
- Notices mailed home after second (2nd) visit: Only students with a signed consent form will receive a notice in the mail if they miss the second clinic at their school.
- Options to catch up: The options include receiving at the second clinic, booking an appointment with their health care provider OR taking advantage of catch up Grade 7/8 clinics offered by TBDHU. These Grade 7/8 catch up clinics will require online booking and information on the dates will be included in the notice mailed home.
- Clinic Schedule
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- Grade 7 schools: TBDHU visits all schools with Grade 7 students.
- Students in Grade 8: Students in Grade 8 can receive missing doses at these clinic; see the section above for more information on the consent process so Grade 8 students needing vaccines can catch up.
- Second dose clinics: The second visit will be held approximately 6 months following the first dose clinic and will be added below once confirmed.
- Dates can change: The dates below are subject change and the second clinic dates will be added once confirmed. Please check back before the scheduled dates for your child's clinic to confirm.
School
First Clinic Date(s) in 2025
Second Clinic Date(s) in 2026
Algonquin Public School
TBD
TBD
Armstrong Public School
October 7
TBD
Bishop Gallagher
October 23/24
TBD
Bishop EQ Jennings
October 30/31
TBD
CD Howe Public School
October 16
TBD
Claude E Garton Public School
September 30 TBD
Crestview Public School
September 22
TBD
École élémentaire catholique
La Vérendrye
October 28
TBD
École Elsie MacGill
November 13
TBD
École Gron Morgan
October 3
TBD
École Publique des Vents du Nord
October 7
TBD
Five Mile Public School
October 6
TBD
Gorham & Ware Public School
October 6
TBD
Kakabeka Falls Public School
September 29
TBD
Kingsway Park Public School
October 14
TBD
McKellar Park Public School
October 2
TBD
McKenzie Public School
October 9 *updated date*
TBD
Nor’Westerview Public School
September 23 *updated date*
TBD
Ogden Community Public School
November 11
TBD
Pope John Paul II
November 20/21
TBD
Seventh Fire
October 27
TBD
St. James Public School
October 17
TBD
Sherbrooke Public School
September 25
TBD
Thunder Bay Christian School
September 23
TBD
Upsala Public School
TBD
TBD
Valley Central Public School
September 22
TBD
Vance Chapman Public School
November 11
TBD
Westmount Public School
October 17
TBD
Whitefish Valley Public School
September 29
TBD
Woodcrest Public School
October 20
TBD
- District Communities Clinic Schedule
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See below for a list of Clinic dates
Beardmore
- Beardmore Public School - second visit April 15-16 & 21-22, 2026
Dorion
- Dorion Public School - second visit April 15-16, 2026
Geraldton
- B.A. Parker Public School - second visit April 9, 2026
- St. Joseph Catholic School - second visit April 9, 2026
- École St-Joseph - second visit April 9, 2026
Longlac
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School - second visit April 8, 2026
- École Notre-Dame-de-Fatima - second visit April 8, 2026
- Marjorie Mills Public School - second visit April 8, 2026
Manitouwadge
- Manitouwadge Public School - second visit April 21-22, 2026
- École publique Franco-Manitou - second visit April 21-22, 2026
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - second visit April 21-22, 2026
Marathon
- Margaret Twomey Public School - second visit April 21-22, 2026
- Holy Saviour Catholic School - second visit April 21-22, 2026
- École catholique Val-des-Bois - second visit April 21-22, 2026
Nakina
- Nakina Public School - second visit April 10, 2026
Nipigon
- St. Edward Catholic School - second visit April 15-16, 2026
- George O'Neill Public School - second visit April 15-16, 2026
Red Rock
- St. Hilary Catholic School - second visit April 15-16, 2026
Schreiber
- Schreiber Public School - second visit April 14, 2026
- Holy Angels Catholic School - second visit April 14, 2026
Terrace Bay -
- Terrace Bay Public School - second visit April 14, 2026
- St. Martin Catholic School - second visit April 14, 2026
- École Catholique Franco-Terrace - second visit April 14, 2026