Hayfever in the family?

If your child lives with an allergic condition, managing their risk factors and treatments is key, whether at home or school.

The start of the school year is a good time to check teachers and educators understand their role in your child’s care. Here are five ways to start the year well.

Pack and refresh supplies

Depending on your child’s needs, your Pharmacist can ensure you have adequate supplies of antihistamines. Ask with an expiry date as far into the future as possible to maximise their use.

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Understand symptoms

Runny nose, puffy eyes, itchy skin, tingling lips1, 2...these can all be signs of an allergic response. Talk to your child about how to recognise when symptoms are worsening and who to go to for help.

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Practice makes perfect

If it’s age appropriate, check they know how to use their medications.

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Chat with teachers and educators

Have a conversation around triggers and symptom management, especially if anything has changed. It’s also a good idea to talk about ways to allow your child to participate fully in sports, activities and food-related treats.

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Check in with your child

Find out how they are feeling about their health. Their level of confidence will tell you a lot about how comfortable they are.

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If your child lives with an allergic condition, managing their risk factors and treatments is key, whether at home or school.

The start of the school year is a good time to check teachers and educators understand their role in your child’s care. Here are five ways to start the year well.

Pack and refresh supplies

Depending on your child’s needs, your Pharmacist can ensure you have adequate supplies of antihistamines. Ask with an expiry date as far into the future as possible to maximise their use.

‎

Understand symptoms

Runny nose, puffy eyes, itchy skin, tingling lips1, 2...these can all be signs of an allergic response. Talk to your child about how to recognise when symptoms are worsening and who to go to for help.

‎

Practice makes perfect

If it’s age appropriate, check they know how to use their medications.

‎

Chat with teachers and educators

Have a conversation around triggers and symptom management, especially if anything has changed. It’s also a good idea to talk about ways to allow your child to participate fully in sports, activities and food-related treats.

‎

Check in with your child

Find out how they are feeling about their health. Their level of confidence will tell you a lot about how comfortable they are.