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COVID-19 Vaccines
Evidence shows that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or are breastfeeding/chestfeeding. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended, at any stage in pregnancy (including first trimester), as COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can be…
The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (HBHC) is a free and voluntary program that supports pregnant individuals and families with children 0-6 years of age. The HBHC Program can help you:
Have a healthy pregnancy.
Build a positive relationship with your child.
Promote your…
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…
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…
Congratulations!
Expecting and having a baby can be one of the happiest times of your life, even if you weren’t planning to become pregnant. Expectant mothers (and fathers) can feel ranges of emotion – from sheer joy to anxiety, from overwhelming hope to uncertainty about the future. These…
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…
An Unofficial Guide to Caring for a Young Person Who Uses Substances
You Are Not Alone
Parents Like Us is a free, community-developed handbook for caregivers of young people who are navigating substance use challenges. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or someone who cares…
More information on the 2025/2026 COVID-19 vaccine program, including fall 2025, will be posted here when it is available.
For more information about Ontario's campaign:
COVID-19 - To learn more, visit Ontario.ca/COVID-19
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…
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is a seminar series of 2-3 workshops for parents who are on the right track but have some concerns with their child's behaviour or development. It is available for parents of children from 2 to 12 years.
Some misbehaviour in children in normal.…
What is Triple P?
Triple P is a parenting program for parents and is supported by 30 years of research. It follows a helpful, positive approach to raising children. The goal of Triple P is to help you create a positive, caring relationship with your children and family.
Why Triple P…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports a maternal mental health group therapy provided by St. Joseph's Care Group Mental Health Outpatient Program. The therapy group is for pregnant women who are having mental health difficulties or for women experiencing mood changes after baby.…
The world we live in has made it difficult to put homemade meals on the table. We are often running from one activity to another leaving less time to cook at home or eat together as a family. This may mean we sometimes rely on convenience food and restaurant meals. Homemade meals are good…
Feeding Your Baby
Health Canada’s Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: Recommendations from Birth to 6 Months recommends exclusive breastfeeding/chestfeeding for the first 6 months, and up to 2 years or longer with appropriate complementary feeding. If it is not possible to breastfeed/…
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…