Asthma is not the same for each child.  Types of asthma triggers and the time of year a child is most impacted can differ.   

The most common trigger for asthma flares up are respiratory viruses like a cold or the flu.  Changes in the season and poor air quality due to smoke wood fires can also be a trigger. 

Always be prepared: 

• ensure your child has an Asthma Action Plan and that it is updated regularly
• stay up to date with immunisations and vaccinations like the flu shot, and get your child vaccinated before the flu season arrives
• monitor predicted changes to the weather forecast and the air quality
• don't smoke or vape around children with asthma
• if required, have the appropriate medication filled and on hand. 

For more information on asthma and asthma management see our Asthma Factsheet and The Asthma and Your Child resource.