WHY YOU SHOULD DONATE BLOOD
Blood contains many life-saving components that can help to treat different illnesses and injuries. For many people, blood donors are their life-line. Blood donation gives a proud feeling of touching someone's life in such a beautiful way. It's an experience that no words can define. You have to donate blood yourself to find out. You also benefit in other ways by donating blood as it reduces the chances of ischemic heart diseases (beginning of heart problems) as frequent donations reduce the accumulated and unwanted iron load from the body. Your blood donation will also get you your blood insurance from us. By keeping the blood line flowing, you will greatly contribute towards a healthier, happier society. Do remember, any one may require blood any time including ourselves and our dear ones.
Blood donation takes only about 45 minutes and it is a safe procedure. In general, blood donation, whether whole blood or aphaeresis does not usually have significant adverse effects on a donor's health. Donors give about 10-12% of their circulating blood volume during each blood donation. Healthy adult donors who meet the required screening criteria should be able to donate safely and regularly. If you ask any regular blood donor about it, a small percentage of first time donors may psychologically feel a little dizzy but only for a few minutes. The Doctors staff at the blood drive will ensure that your first blood donation is a happy experience.
That is impossible. We use only brand new, sterile, disposable needles for each and every donor. These needles are discarded after each use. Donors can therefore never catch any infectious diseases from blood donation. This totally eliminates any remote chance of catching any disease from blood donation.
You can donate blood every 12 weeks, up to 4 times a year. Eligible donors (any body between 18 to 60 years of age and leading a healthy life) with weight above 50 kgs. can donate up to 450 ml of blood. Your body can replenish this volume within 24 hours.
How frequently can I donate Blood?Males — Every 3 months.
Females — Every 4 months.