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TBDHU, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and Anishnawbe Mushkiki have created not one, but TWO exciting in-person prenatal classes:

Feeding My Newborn and
Preparing For My Newborn

These Classes Are Completely FREE and Open to All Expectant Parents!
Prepare for the journey…


Birth Control and Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
Lactation Support Services in Thunder Bay
Skin to Skin
NUTRITION TO SUPPORT LACTATION


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…

As of August 2024, the following organizations offer TB Skin Testing (TST). Please contact the facility regarding their hours of operation.

PLEASE CONTACT THE FACILITY REGARDING THEIR HOURS OF OPERATION AND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TEST.

Open to the Public

The following table includes…


Vaccines Orders not available for pick up on Thursday, May 22 before 1:30pm

TBDHU staff will be attending a staff recognition event on Thursday, May 22 until 1:30pm
Orders will be available after 1:30pm on Thursday OR on Friday, May 23
Contact TBDHU to make alternate arrangements if the above…


More information on the 2025/2026 flu shot season will be posted here when it is available.

 
For more information about Ontario's campaigns:

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


Updates
Booking a Vaccine Appointment Online
Book a vaccine appointment at the Main Office Clinic in Thunder Bay by clicking HERE.
 
Submitting Vaccine Information BEFORE your appointment
Submit vaccine information about any vaccines that were received from another health care provider at…


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…


UPDATES
School-based Clinics

More information about the clinics held at school for students in Grade 7 (and catching up those in Grade 8 who missing vaccines) and high school is available on the dedicated school immunization page.


Ontario's Immunization Schedule
Ontario offers FREE vaccines to…


UPDATES
Measles Immunization Schedules - Routine and Outbreak - NEW May 2025

See the new resource, Routine and Outbreak-related Measles Immunization Schedules from Public Health Ontario which includes the routine and outbreak-related measles immunization schedules in Ontario
The resource will…

To ensure the efficacy of vaccines, the cold chain must be maintained according to Ontario's Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines (PDF).
Call 625-8810 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8810 with questions.

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Temperature log books must be submitted with the…


PHOTO OPTION for reporting vaccines for children 0-18: Photos of immunization (vaccine) records of children 0-18 can now be reported to TBDHU by uploading to a safe and secure TBDHU link. Visit the upload page to send us the records.
USE ICON to easily access vaccines: Register for an…

Eating, like a lot of other things in children’s lives, is a skill that is learned as kids grow. As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in forming your children’s eating habits. Providing a variety of food choices and getting children to eat them can be one of many parenting…


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…


Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding during Painful Procedures – Vaccinated Babies 
TBDHU recommends breastfeeding/chestfeeding your baby during vaccinations. Research shows that breastfeeding/chestfeeding during painful procedures reduces the baby’s pain and distress. For optimal benefits, the baby…