First Aid News 

FIRST AID/SICK BAY

Here at the College we provide immediate first aid treatment for students in the case of accident or illness. However, we have limited resources and as such do not have the facilities to care for students for extended periods of time. If the ailment requires medical attention appropriate treatment should be sought from a health professional.

With this in mind, it is extremely important that we have current contact details for parents and guardians.

 It is also very important that you provide the school with a number of emergency contacts in case you are unavailable or the school cannot reach you if your child becomes ill or is injured.

Parents and carers who collect their child from school for any reason (other than an emergency) must sign the child out of the school in the register located at the Main Office.

Health & COVID 19

It is important that students who feel unwell with cold or flu like symptoms stay at home to recover and seek medical advice.

If your child becomes unwell at school with any of the following symptoms: Fever, coughing, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose or shortness of breath they MUST report to sickbay at the main office.

 Parents or Guardians will be contacted and asked to collect their child as soon as possible, return home and seek advice from a health professional.

Students should not to return to school until their symptoms are resolved.

1. With this in mind, it is extremely important that we have current contact details for parents and guardians.
2. It is also very important that you provide the school with a number of emergency contacts in case you are unavailable or the school cannot reach you if your child becomes ill or is injured.

COVID-19 Myths – Fact Checker  

COVID vax causes infertility?  

            No. Nil evidence in any country to suggest that.

COVID vax was so rushed, it’s not safe. 

            No. In fact, this is the first time all the leading researchers, scientists and doctors in the world have worked together and shared information. 

The COVID vaccine gives you COVID. 

            No. The vaccines help your body recognise the virus and allows your body to make defence cells faster – most of the time before the virus causes you illness. 

Here’s some more information; 

https://www.vaxfacts.org.au/do-covid-19-vaccines-cause-infertility https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccines-myth-versus-fact 

Maffra Vaccination status of over 16 year old's;

First dose = 90-95%

Second dose = 70-75%

If you have any questions (about anything health/wellbeing/safety related), come see me (in wellbeing office) or email me! 

Take care of yourselves, and your mates!

Sammy - School Nurse

Samantha.Spencer3@education.vic.gov.au 

ASTHMA 

If your Child has been diagnosed with Asthma we ask that you provide a copy of your child’s Asthma Action Plan to the school.

We have emergency asthma first aid medication to be used as a backup for when students may not have their own puffer and spacer with them at the time, but ask that Parents/Guardians ensure their children have adequate supplies of reliever/puffer  medication (including a spacer) for use at school.