The blood sample and blood donation are both taken using brand-new, sterile equipment. Actual blood donation follows only after all of these preliminaries are found to be okay. If all appears normal, they then have a tiny amount of blood taken from their finger to be sure that they have plenty of red blood cells to spare. They also have their temperature, pulse, and blood pressure taken. Each potential donor is asked a series of health questions that might indicate the need to postpone donation. The actual process of blood donation is relatively simple. If you have questions about your own eligibility, check with the American Red Cross or the staff at your local blood drive. ![]() Those with other serious illnesses such as cancer or heart disease may also be ineligible to give blood, depending on their treatments. Those with colds, sore throats or other acute infections should wait until they feel better. Also, those with immune deficiency diseases such as Lupus are asked to defer giving blood. People who have lived abroad for three months or longer in countries where there have been human cases of Mad Cow Disease are also asked to refrain from giving blood. People who have certain blood borne diseases cannot give blood. They will screen you for conditions which would make you ineligible to give blood. ![]() Just answer the questions asked of you at the blood donation site. Even those who are take medications can usually give blood: it depends on the kind of medication you are taking. Nearly all reasonably healthy adults can give blood. Call the American Red Cross to find a donation site near you.ĭonors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bloodmobiles travel to many work sites, schools, churches, and community organizations. Won’t you consider giving “the gift of life” this winter? There are many collection sites in Ontario County. Your donation can help to replenish this precious commodity. Donating some of our “spare” blood can literally save lives! Around the holidays, hospitals often experience a blood shortage. Because blood is so vital, our bodies nearly always make more than enough to meet our own needs. But that is what happens when we give blood. ![]() It is not often that donating an hour of our time can actually save a life. January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month.
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