Search
Recommendations for Outbreak Prevention and Control in Institutions and Congregate Living Settings (April 2024)
This information is intended for a range of congregate living settings such as homeless shelters, group homes and supportive housing.
As facility operators and leaders providing much-…
Did you know?
1 in 4 school-aged children in Canada has a vision problem.
Children need healthy eyes to learn, read, write, see the board, be active and stay safe. It can be difficult to spot vision problems in children and left untreated, vision problems can affect a child's eye health for life…
The best thing you can do for your child’s oral health is to be a good example. If you are brushing and flossing daily, your child will learn that taking care of their mouth is part of daily hygiene. But, until they are old enough, you will have to look after their oral health for…
Vaccine Protection Against Pertussis
TBDHU recommends adults receive vaccine protection against pertussis (whooping cough) so they do not spread the infection to infants who will not be protected until they receive their infant vaccine series.
The FREE Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis…
Below you will find tips and answers to common questions related to food, nutrition and COVID-19.
There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19, including the variants of concern, being spread through food or food packaging.
expand_moreGrocery Shopping Tips
In Store
Help pick up things for…
September 10, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is announcing that catch-up immunization clinics will be held in various locations throughout the City of Thunder Bay.
Grade 8 students attending school in the City of Thunder Bay and surrounding communities who missed a Grade 7…
November 4, 2022
Dear Parents and Caregivers of School-aged Children:
In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in respiratory viruses and illness in our communities. This level of illness has increased even over pre-pandemic levels. We are experiencing an early start to the influenza…
Chers parents et soignants d'enfants d'âge scolaire :
Ces dernières semaines, nous avons constaté une augmentation significative des virus et des maladies respiratoires dans nos communautés. Ce niveau de maladie est même supérieur aux niveaux pré-pandémiques. La saison de l'influenza ("la grippe…