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HEAD INJURY INFORMATION
Certain complications may occur several hours following a head injury, please be aware of the following:
- Increased drowsiness
- Difficulty awakening
- Severe or persistent headache
- Slurred speech
- Vomiting more than once
- Blurred vision or unequal pupils
- Bleeding or discharge from ear or nose.
If you have any concerns about your child please seek medical attention from the nearest medical centre/hospital.
For further information go to kids Health Info fact sheet – head injury, Royal children’s hospital website
Are your emergency contact details up to date?
It is vital that the College has up to date contact details for both yourself and listed emergency contacts in case of an emergency or other health issue that the College feels should be communicated to you. Updates to your child's record can easily be done by emailing the college at brookside.p9@edumail.vic.gov.au or by completing the attached form and handing it into the General Office.