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School Notification – Important Health Message Reminder

Dear Parents,

Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening.  The most common food allergens in school aged children are peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, cow’s milk, fish and shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame.

There are a number of students in many classes who suffer from life threatening allergies to insect bites / stings and various foods that can cause anaphylaxis.  It is important to understand that some children can become seriously ill by eating or simply coming in contact with these foods. 

As a school, we are asking you to avoid sending nuts and nut products within your child’s lunch or play lunch.  We ask that this extends to excursions and class parties when they arise.  We appreciate that these restrictions may cause problems for some parents as some children can be fussy eaters, however the health and safety of all students must be considered a priority for all of us.

All schools have a duty of care to each and every student. The key to prevention of anaphylaxis is knowledge of students at risk, awareness of triggers (allergens) and prevention of exposure to these.

The Victorian Government’s Anaphylaxis Guidelines (Ministerial order 706) came into effect in April 2014 and the Hampton Primary School Anaphylaxis Policy can be accessed from our web site for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the School nurses.

Kind regards,

Susie Lohan and Jo Bergman (School nurses).