Health Centre
(1) Where's Wally Photos
(2) Thunderstorm Asthma - Be Prepared
Where's Wally?
I hope you had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed for the start of term 4. We have received loads of pictures of everyone out enjoying their walks and finding Wally. Please enjoy some of them below:
Thunderstorm Asthma Season
This is a reminder to all parents regarding the importance of ensuring you are up to date with the management of your child's asthma and hay fever during the spring season. We have seen in previous years the effects of high pollen and thunderstorms during this season and how these triggers can cause breathing difficulties. This can become very serious very quickly, so prevention and awareness are the best ways of reducing the risk.
If your child has asthma, please make sure you follow the checklist below to make sure you have everything in place to reduce symptoms and manage their asthma effectively at school.
- Visit your GP for a 6monthly asthma check up
- Make sure you are taking the right medications for your asthma e.g. preventatives and relievers
- Check your child's inhaler technique.
- A spacer is recommended to ensure the Ventolin is distributed through the lungs effectively and should be provided to the school with your child's name, along with an up to date asthma plan
- See your doctor to ensure that allergic rhinitis is well treated
- Stay indoors as much as possible on high pollen days
- Contact school nurse if you have any concerns on 9592 0177 or cecile.elliott@education.vic.gov.au
You may find the following video and links helpful:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/videos/thunderstorm-asthma-overview
https://www.melbournepollen.com.au/mobile-app/
The Melbourne Pollen App will keep you up to date with accurate information regarding pollen risks and allergies / asthma / hay fever.
We are all looking forward to having the students back at school soon! It will be wonderful.
Warm regards,
Nurse Cecile