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Vaccine Protection Against Pertussis
TBDHU recommends adults receive vaccine protection against pertussis (whooping cough) so they do not spread the infection to infants who will not be protected until they receive their infant vaccine series.

The FREE Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis…

Reporting Obligations

Laboratory confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by fax, phone or mail.


Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-8318 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7


Epidemiology

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Reporting Obligations

Suspected cases of BACTERIAL MENINGITIS must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service…

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The Children Count Pilot Study Project (PDF) - Utilizing the school climate survey for coordinated health monitoring and planning for children and youth in…

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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is a public health agency incorporated under the HPPA and governed by the Board of Health for the District of Thunder Bay. It is one of thirty-six (36) not-for-profit,…

Below you will find tips and answers to common questions related to food, nutrition and COVID-19.
There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19, including the variants of concern, being spread through food or food packaging.

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OVERVIEW
Hepatitis C (Hep C) affects the liver. Someone can have Hep C and not know it. People can live with Hep C without feeling sick for many years before they have any symptoms. Symptoms often only occur when the damage to the liver becomes severe.
Hep C is passed from person to person through…

Child care facilities (daycares) licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act are required to meet and maintain specific provincial standards to protect the health, safety and well-being of the children. Licenses must be renewed at least every year.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is…

Workplace wellness is about increasing awareness about valuing the overall health and well-being of a workplace’s greatest resource - its people! It is an opportunity to support employee's overall well-being so they are empowered to feel and do their best.
If you're looking for support to…

September 10, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is announcing that catch-up immunization clinics will be held in various locations throughout the City of Thunder Bay. 

Grade 8 students attending school in the City of Thunder Bay and surrounding communities who missed a Grade 7…

November 4, 2022

Dear Parents and Caregivers of School-aged Children:

In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in respiratory viruses and illness in our communities. This level of illness has increased even over pre-pandemic levels. We are experiencing an early start to the influenza…

Chers parents et soignants d'enfants d'âge scolaire :

Ces dernières semaines, nous avons constaté une augmentation significative des virus et des maladies respiratoires dans nos communautés. Ce niveau de maladie est même supérieur aux niveaux pré-pandémiques. La saison de l'influenza ("la grippe…