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Food Poisoning, all causes

Reporting Obligations

Individuals with suspect or confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day by fax, phone or mail.

Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-5930 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5930
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON…

FAQs and Resources - Healthy Schools

Frequently Asked Questions and Resources

expand_moreSomeone in my household has head lice. What do I do?

Head lice (PDF) are a common issue at school. These tiny, flat insects live and breed on the head and pass easily from one person to another, usually through head-to-head contact. This is…

Hepatitis A

Reporting Obligations

Suspected cases must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-5930 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5930 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-…

Control of Infectious Diseases in the Workplace

Infection prevention and control (IPAC) measures are important to reduce the risk of illnesses like COVID-19, influenza and others from circulating in workplaces and in our communities.

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Have a workplace safety plan in place that outlines the actions you will take to…

Oral Health Care for Infants and Toddlers

The best thing you can do for your child’s oral health is to be a good example. If you are brushing and flossing daily, your child will learn that taking care of their mouth is part of daily hygiene. But, until they are old enough, you will have to look after their oral health for…

Oral Health Education Toolkits

It is important to establish good oral health habits early. Poor oral health can impact a child’s ability to socialize, receive proper nutrition, sleep, and learn. Ultimately, oral health has an impact on overall health and overall, poor oral health can contribute to many health problems, including…

Food Safety Courses

Section 32 of Ontario Regulation 493 requires that every food premises operator must ensure that at all times during operation there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premises who has completed provincially-approved food handler training. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU…

Campylobacter

Carbapenamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

Reporting Obligations

Individuals with suspect or confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day 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…

Cyclosporiasis

Diphtheria

Reporting Obligations

Suspected cases must be reported immediately by telephone 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 at (807) 624-…

Echinoccoccus multilocularis

Reporting Obligations

Individuals with suspect or confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day 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…

Psittacosis/Ornithosis

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Reporting Obligations

Suspected cases 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 at (807) 624-1280.…

Meningitis

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…