Medical
Vaccinations
You should start the process of thinking about what (if any) vaccinations you may want to take - consider previous vaccines or allergies, your health history and other lifestyle elements. You may wish to consult International SOS +61 2 9372 2468 (a medical and travel security service organisation engaged by the school), your doctor or a travel clinic. An accredited travel clinic is located in Frankston: Mornington Peninsula Travel Doctor
International SOS
Woodleigh School has enlisted the support and advice of International SOS, a medical and travel security service. Their services include planning and preventive programs, in-country expertise, and emergency response. Each student that participates in an international trip or exchange will be covered by International SOS.
RECOMMENDED VACCINES FOR CAMBODIA?
Each case is assessed individually: previous vaccines or allergies, your health history and other lifestyle considerations are also highly relevant.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A can be passed on through contaminated food or water throughout Cambodia and it is recommended travellers get vaccinated against Hepatitis A before leaving Australia. To learn more about the virus, and read about symptoms, prevention etc, please visit the Hepatitis A information page.
Typhoid
Typhoid is also present in Cambodia and can be passed on through contaminated food or water. It is recommended to vaccinate against Typhoid in particular if you are travelling to rural areas, visiting friends or relatives in Cambodia, or if you are an adventurous eater.
Both Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccinations can be administered in one shot, and this lasts for a number of years once given. We recommend you ask the Travel Vaccination Clinic about getting vaccinated against Hepatitis A and Typhoid, as well as taking food safety precautions and avoiding water that has not been boiled or treated (unless bottled) during your stay.
Practicing good food hygiene and hand washing etc will also help protect you against other food and water borne diseases during your stay in Cambodia.
Malaria
Malaria is transmitted to humans by mosquito bite and is present in many areas of Cambodia. There are precautions to take against mosquito bites such as using repellent, wearing long, loose clothing, using a mosquito net where possible and avoiding contact with flying insects.
From the UK NHS website
STUDENTS & MEDICATION
When medication is prescribed for a student participating in international travel or trips to remote areas of Australia, written advice from the student’s medical practitioner must be provided.
Parents must ensure that any medication provided is legal in the countries to be visited during an international trip or travel. Medications that are legal in Australia may be illegal in other countries.
All medication needs to be supplied directly to the First Aid staff.
The School does not allow self-administering of medications such as Ritalin or Dexamphetamine.
Students should not take their first dose of a new medication when under the care of the School, in case of an allergic reaction. This should be done under the supervision of the student’s parents, carers or health practitioner.
All medication must be in the original container with a pharmacy label attached providing clear and specific instructions, including:
o Student name (where relevant for prescribed medications)
o Name of medication
o Strength and description of medication
o Dosage and method of administration
o Time the medication is to be taken
o Other instructions for administering (i.e. to be taken with food)
o Storage requirements
o Expiry date
The following should be noted.
· If a student needs to take medication whilst under the care of the School, staff will administer it
· Staff administering medication require the full cooperation of students.
· Medication administered to a student will be recorded.
· Where possible, when administered by a supervising teacher, another staff member will supervise the administration of medication
· Parents/carers need to ensure they provide sufficient medication for the period that it will be required and that the medication they supply is within the medication’s expiry date.