Management of Anaphylaxis, Asthma and Allergic Reactions

For each student diagnosed with Anaphylaxis, Asthma and/or Allergic Reaction the school should be provided with an up-to-date original copy of the Action Plan (in colour) by your child(ren)’s doctor with their stamp/seal. These Action Plans should ideally be reviewed at least once every 12 months unless otherwise determined by your GP. We request at the start of the school year all parents check that the relevant Action Plan(s) uploaded on Operoo are current. We request that parents contact the office to obtain the most up-to-date Action Plan, prior to their visit to the doctor.

- Asthma

It is encouraged that students from Year 3 and above recognise asthma symptoms and learn to self-administer their reliever medication, under staff supervision. To this end we request that parents ensure their child(ren) in Years 3-6 have learnt the correct inhaler technique and carry their medication and puffer in their bag. It is advised that students with asthma, carry their asthma medication during sport activities or during recess and lunch breaks in the playground during potential asthma thunderstorm days. If your child in years 3 and above requires adult assistance to administer their asthma medication, please contact the school office.

- Hayfever

If your child suffers from Hay fever, it is recommended that you administer his/her medication each morning right through the ‘hay fever season’. Hay fever medication/antihistamines are believed to be more effective if taken prior to the onset of symptoms.

Medication at School

This is a reminder to parents that any medication that is to be taken by your child during school hours must be

in its original container and bear the original label with the name of the student and information on the dosage and time to be administered
accompanied by written directions including advice for storage and administration
within its expiry date

All medication, except asthma puffers for those students able to self administer, are required to be held in the school office.

Schools are required to obtain written advice on a Medication Authority Form which is attached herewith and also can be obtained from the office. It is recommended that the form be completed by the student’s medical/health practitioner ensuring that the medication is warranted. However, if this advice cannot be provided the principal may agree that the form can be completed by parents or carers. It is recommended you take a copy of the attached Medication Authority when you visit the GP in anticipation of being prescribed Pharmacy dispensed medication (a course of antibiotics etc.,) for your child, that will need to be administered during school hours.

Medication-Authority-Form-Schools-2024.pdf

Anaphylactic reminder

We would like to remind everyone of the importance of being aware that we do have a number of students in our school who are anaphylactic. While St Leonard's is not a nut free school, we would ask you all to remind your children to not share their food and for parents to be conscious of the fact that nut products in particular do pose a threat to a number of our students.

If your child wishes to share a birthday treat with their classmates, we request you to speak to the respective classroom teacher and indicate when and what you would be including in the goodie bag and the teachers will be happy to provide some guidance. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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