Health Reminders
Anaphylaxis - Protecting Our Community
St Bede’s College has many students and staff with allergies, some of which include life-threatening anaphylaxis. Please help keep everyone safe in our community by following and sharing the advice below.
Always take food allergies seriously
It may be hard to believe food that most of us eat and enjoy every day can be harmful to others, but people who have food allergy can have serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), which can be life threatening.
Don’t share food with mates who have food allergy
Everyone loves to share or swap food with each other. But for those with food allergies this can be very dangerous. Never share your food with mates with food allergies. Even if you think the food is safe, it’s still not worth taking the risk.
Wash hands after eating
Wash your hands after eating something another student is allergic to. This will help keep them safe.
Know what your mates are allergic to
Ask your mates what food they are allergic to. Consider your mates with food allergy when eating your food and try not to be messy.
Get help straight away if a mate gets sick (even if they don’t want you to)
If a mate who has food or insect allergies is showing these signs tell them to stay where they are and get a teacher or person in charge straight away:
- Finding it hard to breathe
- Skin that is bumpy, red, and itchy
- Swelling of the face, lips, and eyes
- Vomiting
- Looking pale and feeling dizzy
Thank you for helping to protect our valued community
Students With Asthma
Students with Asthma are reminded to keep their Reliever on their person or with easy access to it at the College. This is especially important in colder weather and for activities including Cross Country.
A reminder that Student Asthma Plans are to be updated annually by your treating practitioner / GP.
Cold and Flu Season
Feeling unwell? It's best to stay at home until symptoms pass so we don't impact other students and staff by coming to school. Flu vaccines are available from GPs and Pharmacies.
Please register student absences via PAM before 9am or after 9am via email
AbsenteeStudent.Mentone@stbedes.catholic.edu.au
AbsenteeStudent.Bentleigh@stbedes.catholic.edu.au
Thank you to families, students and staff for their support.