Likesany Blood

Attention!

The eligibility -
• Age group between 18-50 years.
• Weight at least 50 kg.
• Hb of at least 12.5grams.
• Healthy males can donate blood once in three months and women once in four months.
• People with HIV/AIDS, syphilis and hepatitis, must never give blood.

Before blood donation -
• Make sure your hemoglobin (Hb) in within normal range.
• Eat iron-rich diet like beans, spinach, fish, red meat and iron-fortified cereals.
• Have a sound sleep and drink lots of fluids.
• No alcohol should be consumed before the donation day.

Day of blood donation -
• Drink extra water or non-alcoholic drink before donation.
• Avoid fatty food like fries, burger etc.
• Bring a photo identity proof.

After blood donation -
• Keep sitting for few minutes after donating blood.
• Do not do any strenuous exercise like weight lifting for the rest of the day.
• If the site bleeds, apply pressure and raise arm for few minutes until bleeding stops.
• In case of dizziness, lie down until you feel better.
• Keep taking iron-rich diet to replace the lost iron store from body.