First Aid 

INFLUENZA (FLU)

There is a confirmed cases of Influenza in our school.

Influenza is a highly contagious virus that causes widespread illness every year.  Symptoms of the Flu may hit quickly and last several weeks.

The symptoms of influenza include:

• Sudden appearance of a high fever (38 C or more)

• A dry cough

• Body aches

• Feeling extremely weak and tired

Other symptoms may include:

• Chills

• Loss of appetite

• Sore throat

• Runny of stuffy nose

• Nausea, vomiting and or diarrhoea

To reduce the risk of spreading the disease encourage thorough and regularly  hand washing. The Flu virus can live on surfaces and handrails for up to 48 hours. Wash hands after coughing, blowing your nose or sneezing and cough or sneeze into your elbow. 

If a student is unwell please do not give Panadol/Nurofen and send the child to school.  If a student is needing pain relief for malaise or high temperatures they should not be attending school and should be resting at home.

Where to get help

• Your doctor

• NURSE-ON-CALL Tel. 1300 60 60 24 – for expert health information and advice (24 hours, 7 days)

• The Royal Children’s Hospital – Kids Health info factsheets

• Maternal and Child Health Line (24 hours) Tel. 13 22 29 

• Better Health Channel