Health Update

🌿 Seasonal Asthma, Hay Fever and Thunderstorm Asthma

Dear Lyndhurst Primary School Families,

From October to December, Victoria experiences an increased risk of seasonal asthma, hay fever and thunderstorm asthma.

Thunderstorm asthma can occur when high grass pollen levels combine with certain types of thunderstorms. Under these conditions, people are at greater risk of experiencing a sudden and potentially serious asthma attack, particularly if they:

• Have a history of asthma.
• Have poorly managed asthma or hay fever.

As we navigate this season, Lyndhurst Primary School will do our best to help keep our students safe.

Please ensure that your child’s asthma and/or hay fever management plans are up to date and provided to the school office. Please also supply any required medication, including Ventolin, clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us keep all students safe during the spring pollen season.

Kind regards,

First Aid Officer 

Kylie

For more help or information:

• speak with an asthma educator on 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462). This is a free service from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday 
• refer to Better Health Channel. This includes information in different languages