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Phthalates (pronounced THALates) are chemicals used to soften vinyl products. They are also used in consumer products to make the scent last longer or mask the scent. This small brochure answers some of the questions you might have regarding Phthalates and your child's health.
Personal care products include items like shampoos, deodorants, perfumes, shaving creams, lotions, soaps and make-up. This pamphlet provide some facts and tips that ensure the personal care products you use are not adversely affecting your health.
Updated: May 2018
A listing of community programs, emergency helplines, emotional and breastfeeding support, and other general information for your pregnancy as well as after the baby arrives.
Updated: March 2024
Information about the Grade 7 & 8 Vaccines at School - Updated 2024
Healthy Relationships Presentation Slides (ENG)
Healthy Relationships Presentation Slides (FR)
The PDFs above are for teachers and educators to use and refer to with the Healthy Relationships program. There are helpful links to more content in the PDFs.
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The Adventures in Cooking program manual is designed to guide leaders through running a hands on cooking program with children. It’s geared towards use with children aged 8 to 12 years (or grade 4 to 7). The manual consists of considerations for planning the program, tips for leaders, over 70…
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has started the annual process of enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to ensure students are protected against vaccine preventable diseases. Students who do not meet the ISPA requirements could face a 20-day school suspension. All mailed…
The Anishinabek Nation and Thunder Bay District Health Unit launch the newly published book, Migizi and Giniw’s Important Journey: Niish Migizi Bimisewin, today in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
“We are so very excited to share this storybook with communities. It’s been a long time in the works,” expresses…
Medical exemption forms regarding the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA). 2022.