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Hay Fever, Asthma and Thunderstorm Asthma       

Spring means with grass pollen season, it increases the risk of suffering from asthma and hay fever. It also brings the chance of thunderstorm asthma.

People with hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever, may be at increased risk of thunderstorm asthma. Thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life threatening. Having good control of your hay fever and asthma can help reduce your risk of thunderstorm asthma. The attached video may also be helpful:https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/Videos/thunderstormasthma-hayfever

Administering medication at school

• Medication can only be handled by adults at school (except asthma pump). Do not put any medication in your child’s school bag, lunch box or pockets.
• All medication provided by parents/carers need to be clearly labelled with child name in its original packaging.
• A medication authority form must be signed by parent/carer to allow us to administer medication at school.

Children with symptoms of illness

Please do not send your child to school if they display any sign of illness.  Students can return to school 24 hours after all symptoms have ceased.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question or concern with this.

Thank you for helping us keep your children healthy.

Have a nice weekend!

Sophie Laforest

First Aid Officer