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Important changes to the way we use EpiPens:

3 seconds and not 10

EpiPen adrenaline autoinjectors with the 3 second label became available in Australia from 13 June. The devices have not changed, just the instructions on the label, which now include:

reduced injection time from 10 to 3 seconds – this is based on research confirming efficacy and delivery of adrenaline through the 3 second delivery.
removal of the massage step after the injection – this has been found to reduce the risk of tissue irritation.

EpiPens with a 10 second label do not need to be replaced unless they have been used, are just about to expire or have expired.

ALL EpiPens should now be held in place for 3 seconds, regardless of the instructions on the label. However, if they are held for 10 seconds it will not affect the way that the adrenaline works.

Winter school holiday program

We have a great range of activities on offer in our program, including Fashion & Costume Design, Ceramics, Tennis, Fencing, 3D Printing, Arduino and Kerbal.

Monday 10 - Friday 14 July

9am to 3pm daily

@ the Secondary School

12-26 Sackville St, Kew

Suitable for girls and boys from Grades 3 to 8

Fully supervised

Cost: $70 per day

(Places are limited and preference will be given to bookings for the whole week.)

Bookings through trybooking here

or copy and paste these details into your browser: https://www.trybooking.com/QKZX

Holiday office hours

During the three-week winter school holidays, please note that the office will be closed the middle week, 3-7 July. If you require assistance during this time please call 9817 6135 or email judy.o'donnell@preshil.vic.edu.au

Next newsletter

The next edition of the Secondary School newsletter will be published on Wednesday 26 July. To read previous issues or our Arlington and Alumni issues visit the iNewsletter Library here.