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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…


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…

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
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

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…


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…

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:…

Reporting Obligations

Suspected outbreaks must be reported immediately by phone to TBDHU at 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.

Use the following line…