PADMA SESHADRI BALA BHAVAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, SIRUSERI
NOTICE
24-08-2024
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to announce our Blood Donation Camp on August 31st as part of our
commitment to positively impact the community. We invite individuals aged 18 and older to
participate in this important cause by donating blood.
Blood donation is a simple yet powerful way to assist those in need. Each donation can
significantly benefit accident victims, patients with anemia or blood cancer, those with
bleeding disorders or viral infections, as well as individuals undergoing surgery and women
in post-delivery recovery.
Event Date: 31st August 2024, Saturday
Venue: PSBB Siruseri
Time: 8:30am to 2:30pm
If you wish to participate in this meaningful cause, please fill out the form to donate blood :
https://forms.gle/DmFijA3eiZtPCFiD8
Please go through the following:
Who can donate blood:
Eligibility criteria for blood donation:
● Age: 18-65 years, Weight: 45 kg+
● Haemoglobin: ≥12.5 grams
● Recent illnesses: Typhoid (after 1 year), Dengue/Chikungunya (after 6 months),
Malaria (after 3 months), Mumps/Measles/Chickenpox (after 1 month)
● Surgeries: Major (after 1 year), Minor (after 6 months)
● Pregnancy/Recent Delivery : After lactation period
● Medical conditions: Diabetics (controlled, oral meds), Hypertension (controlled)
● Tattooing: After 1 year,
● Dental procedures and problems: After 6 months
● Medications: Antipsychotics (after treatment)
● Bring current meds list for doctor review on site
Pre-donation: Must not have donated blood in the past 3 months or consumed alcohol in the
last 24 hours.
Who cannot donate blood:
People with history of Jaundice (Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C), history of Sexually Transmitted
disease. (HIV, Syphilis etc), medication for fits disorder, Antipsychotic Medication,
Medication for Heart disease, Anti-cancer medication, injected recreational drug or involved
in high risk sexual activity in the past 12 months
Before Blood Donation - Do’s And Don’ts:
● Get enough sleep the night before you donate to wake up well-rested and energised.
● Drink an extra 16 ounces of water before donating blood to prevent dizziness.
● Make sure that any of the medications you are taking do not prevent you from
donating blood.
● For instance, you shouldn’t take any aspirin for two days before donating platelets. A
doctor must be consulted before discontinuing any medication.
● Wear a shirt with sleeves that can be easily rolled up.
After Blood Donation - Do’s And Don’ts:
● If you feel lightheaded after donating blood, then lie down somewhere and keep your
feet up until the feeling passes.
● Don’t remove your bandaid and keep it dry for five hours after donating.
● If you experience bleeding once you remove the bandaid, then keep your arm raised
while putting pressure on the injection site until the bleeding stops.
● If you experience bruising, then try applying a cold pack periodically for the first 24
hours.
● Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods. It’s highly advisable to eat foods loaded with
iron, like red meat and spinach, to help your body produce new blood cells after you
donate. Make sure to eat a sugary snack just after donation to avoid getting dizzy
due to low glucose levels.
● Stay hydrated as water is one of the major components of blood. Drinking extra fluids
helps the body cope with the lost blood.
● Avoid engaging in intense physical activity or heavy lifting for around five hours after
donating blood. This is because manual labour boosts the workload of the body’s
circulatory system, which can cause pain, dizziness, and nausea.
● Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours as the effects of alcohol are more
apparent after donating blood as there would be less blood in your system to dilute
the alcohol. Also, blood donation can cause dehydration, which can get exacerbated
by alcohol.
● Don’t smoke for at least several hours after donating blood as it can cause dizziness.
Every donation is a vital step towards a healthier community. Together we can make a
significant difference to the lives of those in need.
“Every drop of blood is a gift of life.”
“One blood donation saves a minimum of three lives.”
Warm regards,
Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Raman Mrs. Kamala Krishnan
Principal Headmistress
Office Bearers
President : K. Lathika
Vice-president : Sri Charan Meduri
Secretary : Harish K.Aravindan Pillai
Treasurer : Amrutha Sree A.C
Board of Directors
Akshita Ganesh, Dhiya Rajeev, Nakka Lakshya Nagendra, D. Pranaviya, Ragav
Santhanakrishnan, Sneha Vasanth, Srishti Sreenivas, R. Swarnika, P. Vishwas, A. Yoshitha.
Advisory Council
Aarushi Balaji, Dharini Kumaravelu, Kamisha Eswaran, Sahana Sethuraman.
