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Parent/Carer Volunteer Induction Sessions
We will be holding 2 Parent/Carer Volunteer Induction Sessions in March.
- Monday 19th March – evening session to be held at Bundoora Campus (Discovery Centre) at 5pm.
- Tuesday 20th March – morning session to be held at Watsonia Campus (Multi-Purpose Room) at 9.15am.
Anyone wishing to volunteer at our school will be required to attend one of these sessions. Due to the OH&S aspect needing to be completed yearly, if you have attended a session last year, you will be required to stay for the initial part of the session only.
Sarah Abbott
Community and Communications
School Nurse
Health Alert!
There has been a confirmed case of measles in Melbourne.
Measles
Measles is a very contagious viral illness that causes a skin rash and fever.
It can cause serious, sometimes fatal, complications including pneumonia and
encephalitis.
Who is at risk?
Children or adults who have not received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine or do not have immunity are considered to be susceptible to measles. People who are immunocompromised or have a chronic illness and children younger than five years are at increased risk.
Incubation period
The period between exposure to the infection and the appearance of the first symptoms, is variable from seven to 18 days.
Onset of fever averages 10 days from exposure, with rash appearing approximately 14 days after exposure.
The infectious period of a person with measles is roughly five days before, to four days after, the appearance of the rash.
Medical Assessment
Please see the doctor at first sign of symptoms for a medical assessment.
It is vital that any confirmed case of a students diagnosed with measles is reported to the school immediately.
A student who has been diagnosed with measles should not attend school until a certificate has been issued by the doctor deeming them safe to return to school.
For further information please refer to:
Measles @ the Better Health Channel https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/measles
Keep Well and Stay Safe
Rosemary Van Aperen
Concord School Nurse