Wantirna College Newsletter

First Aid News

Year 7 Vaccinations

The upcoming Year 7 immunisation session planned for Term 2 has been postponed to Term 3, date to be advised shortly from Knox City Council. All completed consents will remain valid for the new session date. If you are yet to complete the consent, the consent link can be found on the relevant immunisation post on Compass. 

Year 10 Vaccinations

The Year 10 Immunisation session will be held at the College on Thursday May 30 in Rees House. All consented students will be asked to attend the session at some stage during period 1, 2 or 3; all students are to attend their timetabled classes as usual until called to Rees house. 

Influenza

We would like to remind everyone of the impact of Influenza (flu) on our school community, and the wider community at large. It can cause mild to severe respiratory disease. While anyone can get influenza, the very young, the elderly and people with certain medical conditions are at higher risk of complications. 

 

To help protect our school and the wider community, we ask that unwell students stay home. To further help reduce the spread of flu (and colds and COVID-19), students are encouraged to:

  • Wash and sanitise their hands regularly.
  • Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Cover their nose and mouth when they cough or sneeze. 
  • If unwell, stay at home until their symptoms pass.

Vaccination remains the best protection against both Influenza and COVID 19. Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies (many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations).

 

If your child does become sick while at school, parents/guardians will be contacted, and a request will be made for you to pick your child up from the First Aid Centre. 

What is RSV?

There has been much media attention recently being given to Respiratory Syncytial Virus - RSV. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that can infect your airways and lungs. It is highly contagious and spreads easily.

 

RSV infections most often affect children under 2 years of age. Symptoms usually start 3 to 10 days after infection with RSV.

Most cases are mild, and symptoms include:

  • a runny nose
  • cough
  • fever

RSV can cause breathing problems and lung infections in children. These include bronchiolitis and pneumonia.  Some children will need to go to hospital, especially if they are babies younger than 6 months. Older people and people who have problems with their heart, lungs or immune systems are also at risk from RSV infections.

Changed Phone or Contact Details Recently?

If your child is unwell, we use the contact information on Compass to contact parents/guardians.

 

Please ensure these are up to date so that we can reach you. Thanks!!

 

Please contact us in the First Aid Centre on 9881 7125 or health@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au if you have any student medical concerns, queries, or updates. 

 

Take care and stay warm, Wantirna College First Aid Team. 

 

Eva Gray & Melissa Wade

Health Nurses