Medical Annoucements
Medical Information Update Reminder
Please ensure your child’s medical information is accurate and up to date, including any asthmaor allergyplans, medications, and health conditions. Accurate information enables us to provide the best care and respond promptly in emergencies. Please contact the College office to make any changes.
Protecting against mosquito-borne diseases
Warm and wet weather can lead to an increase in mosquito populations and a higher risk of illness from mosquito bites. While the overall risk is currently low, some mosquitoes may be carrying diseases that make people sick.
The best protection against mosquito-borne illness is to avoid mosquito bites.
Families can protect against mosquito bites by:
- Covering up as much as possible with long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing
- Applying insect repellent that contains picaridin or DEET on exposed skin when outdoors
- Limiting outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are active
- Clean up and remove containers and items around the home that may hold water, where mosquitoes can breed.
Families with any health concerns should consult their doctor or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 606 024 (available 24 hours a day).
Free Japanese encephalitis vaccines
Japanese encephalitis virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes and can cause a rare but potentially severe brain infection.
A free vaccine is available to some individuals to protect Victorians who are at a higher risk of contracting the virus.
For more information, including vaccine eligibility, refer to the Department of Health’s Japanese encephalitis webpage.
Find out more
For more information on protecting against mosquito-borne diseases, families can refer to the following Better Health Channel pages:
- Mosquitoes can carry diseases.
- Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease, including a handy checklist to help reduce mosquito breeding sites at home and resources translated into other languages.
- Japanese encephalitis virus