Allergic Reactions
Allergic Reactions
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An allergic reaction is a condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance. The 'trigger' which occurs through contact or consumption of the substance can lead to multiple signs and symptoms; the most common being:
Rash, Hives or Welts
Swelling of the lips, face and eyes
Tingling Mouth
Abdominal Pain and Vomiting
The most common Triggers for Allergic Reactions include:
Food Allergy (eg. nuts, dairy, food preservatives, etc)
Drug/Medication Allergy
Contact Dermititis (eg. soaps, cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and plants)
Latex Allergy (caused by proteins found in natural rubber)
If you suspect that your child suffers from an Allergic Reaction which results in any of the above signs and symptoms, this must be investigated further by a GP. Depending on the severity of the reaction, your child's allergy may actually be classified as an anaphylactic reaction, and your doctor may even prescribe an Epipen (adrenaline autoinjector). See the Anaphylaxis Page for further information.
If you have a child that suffers from an allergy that is does not result in anaphylaxis, then they must obtain an Allergic Reaction Action Plan from their GP.
Allergic Reaction Action Plan
Allergic Reaction Action Plan
This plan is provided to people with allergies who have not been prescribed adrenaline autoinjector.
ASCIA Allergic Reactions Plans should be reviewed when patients are reassessed by their doctor or nurse practitioner, which is approximately every 12 to 18 months. If there are no changes in diagnosis or management the medical information on the ASCIA Action Plan may not need to be updated - however, this should be discussed with the school nurse to ensure that the information we currently have for your child is always kept up to date, even if this means notifying the nurse that there have been no changes. It is important that we also have a recent image of your child on the plan so they can be easily identified. The school nurse can organise this for you by using the most recent school photo for your child.
Current ASCIA Action Plans are the 2020 versions, however, the 2018 versions are still valid for use throughout 2020, or until the review date on the plan. Any plan that has been prescribed that is older than the 2018 version must be reviewed by a doctor at the earliest opportunity.
The plan must also have the doctors/practices clinic stamp. This is so that if an emergency occurs, we have access to your doctors address and provider number in order to be able to update them.
Access the 2020 ASCIA Anaphylaxis Plan here.
More information can also be found at www.allergy.org.au
It is also important to know the details about your child's reaction as well as any medication they require. Please organise a time to speak to the nurse or email details of their reaction through to be added to your child's file. This will ensure that the staff at NMPS can give your child the most appropriate, tailored management in the event of a medical emergency.
We have the capacity to store medication for your child on site in the First Aid Room.
The school nurse will notify you when plans are due to be reviewed and when your any medication stored for your child is nearing its expiry.
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