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UPDATES:

Spring 2025 campaign has launched as of April 2025

INFLUENZA VACCINES – Please visit the dedicated health care provider Influenza web page for more information.
RSV VACCINES - Please see the dedicated health care provider RSV web page for more information. 

 
2024-2025…

Imagine a community that promotes a safe and supportive environment to talk about addictions and recovery.
Recovery saves lives and builds communities. During the month of September, communities across Canada celebrate the hope and reality of recovery from addiction and shine a light on the many…

Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain, Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…

An Unofficial Guide to Caring for a Young Person Who Uses Substances
   
You Are Not Alone
Parents Like Us is a free, community-developed handbook for caregivers of young people who are navigating substance use challenges. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or someone who cares…

About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:

Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…


For more information on each vaccine, including how to get vaccinated, visit the dedicated web pages listed below. Information for 2025/2026 will be posted on these pages when it is available.

COVID-19
Flu
RSV (protection for infants and high-risk older adults)

Find a  pharmacy - Use the…


More information on the 2025/2026 COVID-19 vaccine program, including fall 2025, will be posted here when it is available.

 
For more information about Ontario's campaign:

COVID-19 - To learn more, visit Ontario.ca/COVID-19


More information will be posted here once it is available for 2025/2026.
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
Spring COVID-19 Campaign:
For…

PLEASE NOTE: This page provides up to date information about active outbreaks within the city of Thunder Bay and the District communities.

An outbreak is declared in a facility when there is a higher than normal rate of respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms among the residents. The public…

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July 29, 2025


Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) – Updates to reporting form and fact sheet
World Hepatitis Day 2025
Save the Date: Harm Reduction Conference 2025
WEBINAR RECORDING: Understanding brain…

This paper explores the literature to determine what are effective interventions and strategies during preconception and pregnancy to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies.

Released in August 2017, this report includes perspectives or challenges and potential solutions to getting a safe ride home on a night out and typical alcohol consumption, as well as promising interventions to improve late night transportation. The following documents are included here for…

The 2023 Opioid Use and Impacts in Thunder Bay District report provides an update to previously reported data (i.e., 2018 Opioid Use and Impacts in Thunder Bay District; also linked above) regarding the scope of opioid use, the burden of opioid-related harms, and available opioid-related services…

COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) are issuing a warning regarding the distribution of illegal street drugs, specifically, Percocet Pills (Oxycodone).

A significant quantity of drugs held out to be Percocet Pills were recently…