Health Centre News

Influenza

We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the impact of Influenza (flu) on our school community as well as 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 (as well as 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 Health Centre.

Have you recently changed your phone or contact details?

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 Health Centre if you have any student medical concerns, queries, or updates.  Take care!

Melissa Wade & Eva Gray

College Nurses

Direct 9881 7125 health@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au