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Updated Ontario Ministry of Health Guidance: Recommendations for Outbreak Prevention and Control in Institutions and Congregate Living Settings (February 2025).
This information is intended for Congregate Living Settings (CLS) including but not limited to shelters, group homes and…
Reporting Obligations
Individuals with suspect or confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day:
Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-8318 or toll-free at 1-888-294—6630, ext. 8318
Positive tuberculosis skin tests and positive IGRA serology (LTBI…
Reporting Obligations
Laboratory confirmed cases of HIV must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by fax, phone or mail.
Fax: (807) 625-4866
Phone: 625-5676 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7
Epidemiology…
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) 625-4866
Phone: 625-5976 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5976
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON…
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) 625-4866
Phone: 625-5976 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5976
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON…
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) 625-4866
Phone: 625-5976 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5976
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON…
The modules were developed as an introduction to managing an outbreak within your congregate facility.
They are intended to provide information, resources and guidance to navigate a facility through an outbreak; enteric, respiratory or COVID-19.
The modules are designed for…
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…
Ticks are Present in Thunder Bay and District
The percentage of blacklegged ticks In the City of Thunder Bay area infected with Borrelia burgdorferi (the causative agent of lyme Disease) is greater than 40% as of 2023.
The City of Thunder Bay and immediately surrounding area are…
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…
Facts
Measles is among the most contagious diseases and can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, premature birth and death.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from measles, and to limit spread of measles in our community.
The measles,…
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
Guidance for 2025/2026 respiratory illness season will be updated in the fall and will be available on these dedicated pages:
Influenza
COVID-19
RSV
In this section, health care providers can access important information about public health as it pertains to their…
Reporting Obligations
Suspected cases must be reported immediately by phone to TBDHU 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) 624-1280.
Epidemiology
Aetiologic Agent:…
Many homeowners in the Thunder Bay District rely upon septic systems, or onsite sewage treatment systems, to treat and disperse their sanitary wastewater.
Approval for in-ground sewage treatment and dispersal is required in all parts of Ontario, including the unorganized lands.
TBDHU…