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Parents' Handbook 2019 – 2020 47 number indicated on the child's medical form will be called; and - If neither parent nor the emergency contact person can be reached, the school will arrange to have the child accompanied to hospital by a staff member. ANAPHYLAXIS POLICY HIGHLIGHTS 1) Information And Awareness Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can lead to rapid death if left untreated. For many Canadians who suffer from extreme life-threatening allergies, exposure to even a minute amount of the substance to which they are allergic can trigger an anaphylactic reaction. Although peanuts and peanut products are the most common foods to cause anaphylaxis, other foods such as nuts, fish, eggs, shellfish, sulphites, milk and sesame seeds, as well as other substances such as bee stings and latex can cause this dangerous condition. In recent years, anaphylaxis has increased dramatically among children and adolescents. The recommended emergency treatment for a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction is the administration of epinephrine (adrenaline) by an auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen). The person affected must then be rushed to hospital to receive further medical attention, even if the symptoms decrease with the administration of epinephrine. 2) Avoidance The school cannot assume responsibility for providing a completely allergen-free environment. As a nut- restricted school, we have established procedures for staff, students, parents and visitors to reduce the risk of accidental exposure; however, we recognize that it is not possible to eliminate all dangers. The school requests that all students and adults who visit or work in the school: - Do not bring or send nuts and nut products to school or on out-of-school activities, and avoid bringing or sending products which are labelled "may contain nuts"; - Check labels on products that you are bringing or sending to school or on out-of-school activities; - Be aware that the greatest risk of exposure is in new situations or when normal daily routines are interrupted, such as birthday parties or school trips; and - When food is brought to the school to be shared, e.g. for concerts or special events, please ensure all food is nut-free and labelled as such. Aramark, our food service provider on the Toronto campus, prohibits the use of nuts and/or nut-derivative products, including peanuts, walnuts, cashews, almonds and all other tree nuts within the TFS environment. Aramark purchases all food products from authorized suppliers in accordance with the TFS Anaphylaxis Policy. All food labels are checked for nuts upon delivery to TFS. Any products containing nuts are returned to the supplier or disposed of immediately. However, neither Aramark nor TFS can guarantee a completely allergen-free environment. While we do have a well-communicated policy in place for all students, staff, parents and guests that prohibits nut/nut products from being brought onto both of our campuses, we cannot guarantee that this policy is adhered to in every instance. Anaphylactic people within the TFS community or guests at the school are expected to use caution. If you wish to celebrate a birthday or a special event, nut- free cakes and treats can be ordered from Aramark with advance notice, using the order form at tfs.catertrax.com. 3) Responsibilities Ensuring the safety of anaphylactic students in a school setting depends on the co-operation of the entire school community. To minimize risk of exposure, the school will provide training to its employees, reduce the risk of exposure to substances that cause anaphylaxis, and continue to educate parents and students about anaphylaxis. Other members of the TFS community also have responsibilities:

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