Administering prescribed medication at school
When a medical practitioner has prescribed medication that must be administered during the school day, parents are responsible for:
- bringing this need to the attention of the school
- ensuring that the information is updated if it changes
- supplying the medication and any 'consumables' necessary for its administration in a timely way
- collaborating with the school in working out arrangements for the supply and administration of the prescribed medication. See role of parents
Regular Medication Form
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe and sometimes sudden allergic reaction. It occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen. Anaphylaxis is potentially life threatening and always requires an emergency response.
Schools use the Anaphylaxis Procedures for Schools and information on the department's student health web pages when planning to meet the health care needs of students diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis.
In addition, the Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management within the Curriculum P-12 Proceudres apply to all curriculum and extra curricular actvities.
This site includes information about:
- Anaphylaxis Procedures for Schools
- Anaphylaxis emergency care
- Anaphylaxis training
- Minimising the risk of exposure to allergens
- Anaphylaxis - frequently asked questions.
Infectious diseases
Primary school students who do not have proof of immunisation may have to stay at home during an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease at school. Particular arrangements will be worked out by the local public health unit in consultation with the school.
Schools may notify parents of the outbreak so that families are aware of the symptoms.
NSW Health provides:
- Summary information on infectious diseases of childhood.
- Fact sheets with more detailed information on specific infectious diseases. For other language fact sheets go to the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service site.
Infectious diseases - fact sheet