First Aid Update
Vicki Collie: First Aid Officer
Hillsmeade Primary School
WHAT IS THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA?
Thunderstorm asthma can be very serious for people with asthma.
Thunderstorm asthma events are believed to be triggered by an uncommon combination of high grass pollen levels and a certain type of thunderstorm, causing pollen grains from grasses to be swept up in the wind and carried long distances.
The peak season for thunderstorm asthma are the spring months, many happening in November.
Thunderstorm Asthma is something we need to be aware of at this time of the year.
If anyone in your family is affected by asthma, hayfever or allergies please read information on Better Health Channel <www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/thunderstormasthma>
Asthma, Allergy, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes and all Medical Plans need to be updated every 12 months.
Does your child have one of these Action Plans?
Is it up to date?
Is any medication that accompanies these plans need replacing?
We ask that you check these important details and contact the Office if you need a Plan sent home or assistance in checking medication use by dates please.
Does your child have medication at school? Is it up to date? Have you submitted a Medication Request Form for 2022?
Has your child recently been diagnosed with a medical condition? Are we aware?
Please contact the office to notify us of any updates.
Has your phone number changed? Have you changed jobs? Please notify the office of any changes so we can contact you in an emergency or if your child is unwell.