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Adverse Events Following Immunization
An adverse event following immunization (AEFI) is an unwanted or unexpected health outcome that happens after someone receives a vaccine, which may or may not be caused by the vaccine. Although rare, AEFI’s can occur. Potential AEFI side effects and management…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides a variety of resources and services for health-care workers, educators and employers. In this section, you can access useful information about common public health topics such as communicable disease reporting, immunization, general health…
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…
Tooth decay (cavities) in baby (primary) teeth is the most common chronic disease affecting children in Canada. Healthy teeth and gums are important as a child grows to help them develop good speech, healthy eating habits, good social skills and to keep a place for adult teeth as they grow in.
The…
COVaxON is the electronic documentation system that must be used for documenting all COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario. Users must be created and “on-boarded” to the system. TBDHU is an authorizing organization or “AO” for creating new user accounts or reactivating previous accounts.
If you…
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Baby Teeth are Important
Caregiver wiping baby's gums with a soft cloth…
UPDATES:
The information below has been updated for 2024-2025.
COVID-19 VACCINES – For more information, please visit the dedicated health care provider COVID-19 webpage.
RSV VACCINES - Please see the dedicated health care provider RSV web page for more information.
Please direct any…
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…
Attention all Seniors eligible for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program dental providers are now open.To apply for the program or in the event of an emergency please call the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Seniors Dental Care program and we will…
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) is a government-funded program that provides free dental care for children and youth 17 years old and under. This program covers regular and emergency dental care for eligible children.
Who is Eligible?
Children and youth 17 and under may be eligible if:…
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…
FALL/WINTER Vaccines - For more information on each vaccine, including how to get vaccinated, visit the dedicated web pages:
COVID-19
Flu
RSV (protection for infants born in 2024 and high-risk older adults)
Find a pharmacy - Use the provincial pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy…
Submitting Vaccine Records - Allow 24 hours before a student`s record is updated:
Please allow 24 hours for a student`s record to be updated after any vaccine information is submitted to TBDHU.
This includes any vaccine information information submitted today (March 24) before the start of the…
UPDATES
Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA)
More information on ISPA enforcement for 2024/2025 school year is available on dedicated school immunization page.
School-based Clinics
More information about the clinics held at school for students in Grade 7 (and catching up those…
Everyone 6 months and older is now eligible to receive FREE flu and COVID-19 vaccines if they live, work or go to school in Ontario, unless there is a medical reason not to.
Find a pharmacy - Use the provincial pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy providing COVID-19…