Blood Donation

Donate blood and be the reason for someones existence!.

Importance of Blood donation

Almost all serious health issues use blood donated by people like you and me to save lives. Blood, that is donated is useful at every 2 mins. Any amount of blood is necessary for the patients. Your blood could save a life. Not everyone can save a life. But you have an opportunity to. Don’t waste it! One cannot make blood, it is a gift we all have inside of us to give to those who are injured, sick or in need.

Health benefits of blood donation

Blood donation improves your physical and mental health
Useful for early diagnosis of diseases (like viruses – hepatitis B, HIV1 & 2) reveals potential health problems
Reduce excess Iron stores
Reduce chances of Heart-Stroke
Maintains the liver healthy
Reduce the risk of developing Cancer
Helps in Weight loss. Lowers the Cholesterol

Eligibility for blood donation:

Healthy and well: Donors must be in good health and feeling well.Free of colds,open cuts,cold sores and infections
Adequqte Sleep: have a good night's sleep the night prior to donation
Eat a Meal: eat a substantial meal 4 hours prior to donation
Hydrate:Drink plenty of hydrating fluids(water/milk/juice) the day prior.day of after donation
Age: Donors must be atleast 16 years old to donate with parent consent

Instruction to blood donors

Preparing to Donate Blood :

DO'S:

Hydrate Drink plenty of water
Eat a healthy iron-rich meal
Bring your donor ID with you

DON'TS:

Drink Alcohol
Eat fatty foods
Take aspirin before donating the platelets

BLOOD DONATION