MYTHS FOR DONATING BLOOD

vikramlamhe
Can I Donate Blood Safely ?

1.You wouldn’t want my blood. I am of a common group?

We constantly need donors of all blood groups

2.Nobody has ever asked me to donate blood?

Consider yourself invited!

3.I am too old!

If you are between 17 and 60 yrs & in good health you can donate!



4 But I am underweight!

Not, if you are 45 Kg or more, and in good health, you can donate blood .

5.Oh! But I am anaemic !

We test for anaemia before every donation.

6.But it will make me weak?

Blood Donation has no ill effect on the body. You can resume your routine duties immediately after blood donation. The body in short time recoups the amount of blood donated and you can donate blood again after 3 months.

7.I am too busy & it is too convenient!

The entire procedure of blood donation takes about 15-20 minutes whereas Blood Donation is just 5 minutes job!

8.But is it safe to donate blood?

Yes! Absolutely safe - all equipment used is sterile and disposable. Thus, there is no risk of any infection including AIDS
Sonit
Hi Vikram,
Herez something that I know about Blood Donation.
The max amount of blood that can be donated at a camp is 250ml.
Now this is what I was told when I had donated blood for the first time.
Regards,
Sonit Singh
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