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Congenital syphilis case(s) have recently been identified in the TBDHU area. At a national level, record-high numbers of congenital syphilis cases (96 cases) were reported in 2021, representing a significant increase over historical norms of 10 or less cases per year1. Local syphilis rates are…
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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…
Spring Campaign: Please see below for more information on the Spring Campaign for COVID-19 vaccines.
Fall 2025 Campaign: Wait for the 2025-2026 fall campaign details in October 2025 (COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines).
Member of a First Nation community in the Thunder Bay District: Please…
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…
2024-2025 RSV Program
UPDATES
Older Adults - The 2024-2025 older adult program will continue into the spring so vaccine inventory will continue to be available for order to immunize eligible individuals.
Infants - The campaign has ended and will relaunch in fall 2025. Please see below…
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…
Updates
Booking a Vaccine Appointment Online
Book a vaccine appointment at the Main Office Clinic in Thunder Bay by clicking HERE.
Immunization of School Pupils Act
1. Elementary Schools (SK to Grade 8) - Thunder Bay
Suspended students have the following options:
The suspension period…
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…
May 2025
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…
REPORT IMMEDIATELY
Report suspect or confirmed cases immediately by phone to Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU).
Do not wait for laboratory confirmation.
Call (807) 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm).
After hours and on weekends…
2024/2025 School Year
Elementary Schools (SK to Grade 8) - Thunder Bay
The suspension period ended on May 14th and students returned to school on May 15th.
High Schools - Thunder Bay
The high school suspension period ended on April 23rd and students returned to school as of April 24th…
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,…