First Aid News
Pollen & Hayfever/Thunderstorm Asthma/Whooping Cough
First Aid News
Pollen & Hayfever/Thunderstorm Asthma/Whooping Cough
Grass pollen season, which typically runs from October to December each year in Victoria, brings an increase in asthma and hay fever symptoms. It also increases the risk of thunderstorm asthma. For people with asthma or hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever, thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life threatening.
Berwick Chase Primary School will implement a range of measures to keep our school community safe as the risk of thunderstorm asthma increases.
Many of our staff are trained in asthma first aid, and we will monitor the VicEmergency app to receive thunderstorm warnings, and, where appropriate, keep students indoors when weather forecasts identify greater risk.
During the season, there are some things you can do to prepare and protect yourself and your family:
Protect yourself this pollen season – managing asthma and allergies matters.
Find out more
For more information, speak to your doctor. You can also visit the Better Health Channel website.