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September 23, 2025
Updated Fall Respiratory Vaccine Guidance
Resource for Vaccine Conversations with Patients Planning a Pregnancy
Local Event: Seasons of Regeneration in Liver Wellness
New Resources for HPV,…
Imagine a community that promotes a safe and supportive environment to talk about addictions and recovery.
Recovery saves lives and builds communities. During the month of September, communities across Canada celebrate the hope and reality of recovery from addiction and shine a light on the many…
Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding during Painful Procedures – Vaccinated Babies
TBDHU recommends breastfeeding/chestfeeding your baby during vaccinations. Research shows that breastfeeding/chestfeeding during painful procedures reduces the baby’s pain and distress. For optimal benefits, the baby…
Section 32 of Ontario Regulation 493 requires that every food premises operator must ensure that at all times during operation there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premises who has completed provincially-approved food handler training. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU…
The Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is spread by skin-to-skin contact during sex, or any intimate contact with an infected partner.
Did you know? 75% of sexually active Canadians will have at least one HPV infection in their lifetime. There are many types of HPV, and some of…
The Sexual Health Clinic at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides education on a variety of topics including:
Birth control
Pregnancy and options
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) testing and counselling
Cervical Screening
General questions about sexual health
Our clinic is…
Oral health (dental health) involves the health of your mouth. This includes your teeth, gums, jaw bone, palate (roof of the mouth), tongue, lips and the inside of your cheeks - more than just cavities!
Many people don’t realize that good oral health is important for good overall health.…
PLEASE NOTE: This page provides up to date information about active outbreaks within the city of Thunder Bay and the District communities.
An outbreak is declared in a facility when there is a higher than normal rate of respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms among the residents. The public…
2025-2026 RSV Program
UPDATES
Older Adults
The 2024-2025 program has expanded to now include:
all individuals aged 75 and older
patients 60+ with glomerulonephritis (GN) who are moderately to severely immunocompromised
Health care providers can begin to administer as soon as they receive…
Blue-green algae (BGA) are microscopic organisms found naturally in lakes and streams. They are usually found in low numbers but can rapidly increase in warm, shallow, surface water that receives a lot of sun. When this happens, they can form blooms that make the water look like green pea soup or…
UPDATES:
The information below has been updated for 2025-2026.
Products: Switch from quadrivalent inactivated vaccines (QIV) to trivalent inactivatedvaccines (TIV) for influenza vaccines.
COVID-19 VACCINES – For more information, please visit the dedicated health care provider COVID-19…
As a workplace leader, it’s important to recognize how mental health and workplace environments impact each other. It makes good business sense to do what you can to protect and promote the psychological health of your workers.
Follow the links below for information on various topics related…
What It’s About
The Superior Mental Wellness @ Work project promotes workplace environments that reduce psychological hazards and maintain positive mental health for employees in Thunder Bay and the District.
Click on the buttons below:
Information for Employees Information for Workplace Leaders…
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Forum North - November 5 in Thunder Bay. From strong foundations to bold frontiers, the journey of health and safety is both a responsibility and a catalyst for transformation. This is the theme of this year's Forum North, Thunder Bay's premier workplace…
The information below has been updated for 2025-2026.
High risk groups are recommended to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19 as soon as the vaccines are available to them. See below for a list of those considered High Risk.
All others 6 months and older can receive a flu and COVID-19 vaccine…