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Parents' Handbook 2020– 2021 47 An anaphylactic reaction can begin within seconds of exposure or after several hours. Any combination or one of the following symptoms may signal the onset of a reaction: Think "FAST" to identify symptoms: Face: Itchiness, redness, swelling of face and tongue Airway: trouble breathing, swallowing, or speaking Stomach: stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea Total body: rash, itchiness, swelling, weakness, paleness, sense of doom, loss of consciousness And act quickly: Administer an EpiPen and call 911 to request an ambulance. The time from onset of first symptoms to death can be as little as a few minutes if the reaction is not treated. A copy of the full bilingual text of the Anaphylaxis Policy is available through each Branch Office. ASTHMA POLICY The policy outlines the school's commitment to students with asthma. The safety of students with a medical condition such as asthma is a shared responsibility of the school, family, health care provider and community partners. Parents and guardians must complete the medical form and supply details of students with asthma conditions. These details will be included on the asthma action plan for the school's use in the event of an emergency. CONCUSSIONS Concussions are one of the most common injuries for children and youth, and they can happen anywhere – not just in sports. If not properly managed, concussion can result in significant physical, mental, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Because young brains are still developing, they need a unique approach to concussion care. In 2017 TFS began a collaboration with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Concussion Program. Together, we execute a comprehensive concussion strategy that includes greater concussion education and awareness for parents and students, increased training for staff and coaches, volunteer opportunities, policy and protocol refinement, and services. This collaboration focuses on getting our students who have sustained a concussion, back to doing what they love, including learning, recreational activities and competitive sports. If you think your child has sustained a concussion, please follow these instructions: - Visit an emergency room/walk-in clinic or your family physician as soon as possible, to diagnose the injury and rule out anything more serious. - Inform your child's principal or Guidance Counsellor as soon as a diagnosis is made. This will ensure the school procedures and strategies are put into place to support a positive recovery. - Read the Concussion & You Handbook at http://www.hollandbloorview.ca/ concussionhandbook. Informed by experts from Holland Bloorview, this handbook is designed to help with concussion management and recovery. IMMUNIZATION OF STUDENTS AT TFS All students attending schools in Ontario must, by law, follow the province's immunization requirements. Before a child starts attending TFS, parents must submit immunization details to the school, in addition to the appropriate public health department. Annually thereafter, parents are required to provide such records directly to Toronto and/or Peel Public Health departments. In accordance with Ontario's Immunization of Pupils Act (1990), any student whose record of immunization is not up-to-date may be suspended from the school. Therefore, a photocopy of any additional vaccines or booster shots that your child received since entering TFS must be brought to the Branch Office.