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  • If your child has asthma, let staff at the childcare centre, preschool or school know.
  • Childcare centres, preschools or schools must know what to do in asthma emergencies and always have staff on duty who have had training in first aid and asthma emergencies.
  • Childcare centres, preschools or schools must have a copy of your child’s asthma action plan. Your doctor must write your child’s asthma action plan.
  • Childcare centres, preschools or schools must give your child medicine in cases of emergency, call you as soon as possible and call an ambulance if needed.

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Reviewed on: 27-06-2023