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Background
Public health inspectors from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit visit personal service settings to make sure operators are meeting the minimum requirements under Ontario law; Ontario Regulation 136/18: Personal…
Members of newsrooms and media groups across the district:
If you would like to contact us about a media release, public health story or issue, or you would like to request an interview, please contact the Media Line via email: news@tbdhu.com. The email will be received by the…
We all love sunny days, but the sun can be damaging to our health without the proper precautions. Holes in the Earth’s natural defence against ultraviolet (UV) rays – the ozone layer – have left us at an even higher risk for skin cancer.
The role of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is to raise…
In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged.
Updated: November 20, 2024
Vaccination Fees
VACCINE
FEE PER DOSE
Resolution 10-2017 (January 18, 2017…
Special Event Notification Required
- Visit TBDHU.com/specialevents where you will find all of the information required if you or your business is providing any body art or salon services at a special event like a festival or fair where these services will be available to the general public.
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How can I access travel vaccines now that TBDHU's clinic is closed?
Janzen's Travel Clinic provides vaccinations for travel purposes and fees may apply.
Making an appointment:
using the online booking system
emailing travelhealth@janzens.ca and requesting an appointment…
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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Date
Contents
September 11, 2025
RSV Vaccine Campaign – 2025-2026
Grade 7 and 8 School-Based Immunization Clinics
Rockin’ Recovery Day – September 13
Thunder Bay Perinatal Coalition Events
The BIG Latch – October 7
Pregnancy…
Ontario Tanning Bed Legislation-Information for Tanning Bed Operators
Effective May 1, 2014, it is illegal to sell, offer for sale or provide tanning services to anyone under 18 years of age in Ontario. Visit www.ontario.ca/uvrsmart for more information. Below are the most common…
Measles is a very contagious virus that can spread easily but vaccination offers safe and effective protection.
TBDHU is reporting NO CASES.
Ontario cases: Ontario has experienced an increase in cases throughout 2025 with 2,370 measles cases reported in the first 8 months of the…
December 31, 2018
Hogarth Riverview Manor Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 Lillie Street North, have declared an enteric outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness on 5 South.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until…
January 8, 2018 - Officials at the Health Unit and Chartwell Glacier Ridge, located at 1261 Jasper Drive, have declared a facility-wide enteric outbreak at 1400hrs on January 8, 2019.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors…
January 10th, 2018
Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N. Lillie Street, have declared an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness on 1 North - (Daffodil).
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors…
January 10, 2019
The outbreak of respiratory illness affecting 7 North and South at Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N. Lillie Street, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-…