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Health Sciences Authority
HSA Updates

HSA Updates on the Precautionary Measures Taken During the Current Haze Situation

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10 September 2015

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In the current haze situation, the Blood Services Group of Health Sciences Authority is taking additional precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of our blood donors. According to the Ministry of Health’s advisory, haze particles can affect the heart and lungs, especially in people who already have chronic heart or lung conditions.

2       Donors are therefore urged to observe the following criteria and conditions:

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PSI VALUE1

DONATION CRITERIA

Below 100

No change to the current donation and deferral criteria.

101-200

Donors below the age of 18 are advised to defer their blood donation until the air quality improves (PSI below 100).

Above 200

Donors are urged to defer their blood donation until the air quality improves (PSI below 100), if they:

a. Are below the age of 18 or above the age of 60.
b. Have mild asthma and mitral valve prolapse.
c. Have not donated blood before.

3       Donors who are affected by these precautionary measures are urged to postpone their blood donation until the PSI is back to healthy levels. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and look forward to your continued support for the National Blood Programme.

4       As blood is needed daily – even during the haze situation – we appeal to donors who are in good health and eligible to donate blood to come forward and help the patients in need, especially on days when the weather and air quality are good. 

5       All donors are advised to:

  • Drink at least 500ml of water before and after their blood donation.

  • Rest at least 20min after their blood donation.

  • Refrain from strenuous activities for 24 hours post-donation.

1Refers to 24-hr PSI reading. 

HEALTH SCIENCES AUTHORITY

SINGAPORE
10 SEPTEMBER 2015

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