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From 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, the Red Cross will host a Blood Drive at HarMar Mall.
Please help us give life by giving blood. Every day blood and blood products are used to treat people in serious medical need. Sign up at Merle Norman or online at http://www.givebloodgivelife.org to schedule your chance to donate.
Common Questions about Donating Blood Eligibility
To be eligible to donate you must:
– be at least 17 years old
– weigh at least 110 lbs
– be in good health
Prior to donating you should:
– get a good night’s sleep
– drink plenty of fluids
– eat within 2-3 hours
Be sure to bring your:
– donor card or a government issued photo I.D.
Q: What can I expect at my donation?
A: In a confidential and private setting, you’ll answer some questions about your health history and places you have traveled. We’ll take your blood pressure, temperature and a small sample of your blood to test your iron level. We’ll cleanse the area of your arm and insert a sterile needle, through which the blood or blood component will be drawn from your arm. After donation, you can relax in the refreshment area, enjoy a snack and beverage and take pleasure in knowing your blood donation may help save up to three lives.
Q: Can I find out my blood type?
A: Yes. About six weeks after your donation, you will receive a donor card in the mail bearing your blood type.
Q: How often may I donate blood?
A: You may donate whole blood every 56 days; platelets every three days, up to 24 times in a 12-month period (We recommend you donate about every two weeks.); plasma every 28 days, up to 13 times in a 12-month period; and double red cells every 112 days, up to three times in a 12-month period.
Q: Will I have to limit my activities after donating?
A: We ask donors not to do any strenuous activity or heavy lifting for several hours after donating. You may want to schedule your appointment several hours before or after planned exercise.
Q: Will I become anemic after donating?
A: Most people do not become anemic after donating. The body begins replenishing lost fluid and red cells within 24 hours.
Q: What if I have recently gotten a tattoo
and/or body piercing?
A: If your tattoo was applied in a state-regulated/licensed tattoo facility, you may be able to donate. You may donate after receiving a body piercing as long as you are certain a sterile needle was used. Otherwise, you must wait one year after receiving a tattoo or body piercing.
Q: I’ve been turned down before. Should I try again?
A: Yes. Most deferrals are temporary–not permanent. Check with Red Cross staff to find out if you can now donate.
Q: What if I have high or low blood pressure?
A: Your blood pressure will be checked before every donation. If your blood pressure is within an acceptable range, you may donate. If you take medication to control your blood pressure, you may still be eligible to donate. Please check with a Red Cross staff member to find out if you are able to donate.
Q: Can I donate if I have been taking an antibiotic?
A: You may be able to donate blood as long as you have taken your last dose of the prescribed course of antibiotics and have no symptoms. Please check with a Red Cross staff member to find out if you are able to donate.
Q: If something is wrong with my blood,
would I find out?
A: Yes. You would be notified confidentially by certified mail or in rare situations by telephone.
Call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE or visit givebloodgivelife.org to learn more about the need for blood or to schedule your next appointment.
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