If you have a child with allergies, it is very important to make sure his or her teachers know. You should also provide information such as:
- what medication(s) your child uses
- how you cope with allergies at home, and
- what should be done if your child goes into anaphylactic shock at school.
Anaphylactic shock is a medical emergency that demands an immediate, appropriate response. Keep in mind that, if your child goes into shock at school, school staff will not have time to contact you before they act. That’s why it’s critical to discuss your expectations and preferences ahead of time. You should also let your child’s teacher know how to reach you in case of an emergency.
You should also know about your school district’s policies on managing anaphylaxis. All B.C. districts are required to develop and implement policies that meet new, rigorous provincial standards.
To learn about your school’s policies, contact the school directly.
Anaphylaxis Supporting Materials
Resources to support school administrators, teachers and parents in the development of anaphylaxis management programs have now been posted on the British Columbia School Trustees (BCSTA) website.