Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1421996
50 Parents' Handbook 2021– 2022 Staff Ensure that, for La p'tite école, the Junior School and the West Campus, Alert Sheets are posted in a prominent location in all teaching and common areas, and that for Senior School, a list of anaphylactic students is posted in all teaching and common areas. Disseminate information on anaphylaxis to students, in age-appropriate terms, using materials provided by the school. Encourage students not to share lunches or trade snacks, make-up or musical instruments and encourage anaphylactic students to eat only what they bring from home. Reinforce with all students the importance of hand washing before and after eating. 4) Emergency Response Plan Anaphylactic reactions occur when the body's sensitized immune system overreacts in response to the presence of a particular allergen. Anaphylaxis affects multiple body systems, including skin, upper and lower respiratory, gastro-intestinal and cardiovascular. 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