Thunderstorm Asthma
With the arrival of spring comes grass pollen season, lasting from October to December each year. Through this time we will see a seasonal increase in asthma and hay fever. It also brings the chance of thunderstorm asthma. A large number of people can develop asthma symptoms over a short period of time, caused by high amounts of grass pollen and a certain type of thunderstorm, it is known as epidemic thunderstorm asthma.
We would encourage any students who suffer from asthma or hay fever to be aware of thunderstorm asthma and how it may affect them. Where possible our school community will avoid being outside during thunderstorms, especially if there are windy conditions beforehand. All students with asthma should have an up to date asthma action plan filled in by your local Doctor. Reliever medication for asthma students should be carried on them at all times. Hay fever sufferers are encouraged to take daily anti histamines to help combat symptoms across this period. Being aware of the daily forecast is also a useful tool, and at Tintern First Aid this is something we will keep a close eye on during the school day.
Further details are available in the attached document around how this is managed on a daily basis at Tintern Grammar.
Please see video below which explains thunderstorm asthma, useful for both parents and students to view.
Year 7 Vaccine Program
Term 4 – Wednesday 12th October 2022
Wednesday 12th our Year 7 students will receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine 2nd dose, by our local council immunisation team.
This will be conducted onsite in the morning at Tintern, in a similar fashion as it was earlier this year. No further consent is required as this has been completed from our first immunisation session. Students are encouraged to wear PE uniform on this day.
Below you will find useful links with information about the importance of vaccination, frequently asked questions and the many health benefits it provides to our younger population.
Please forward any further queries to firstaid@tintern.vic.edu.au .
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/resources-for-secondary-schools-ssip
Kylie McDonald and Vivien Amalfi | Tintern First Aid
