This document from CrediHealth explains you all about Blood donations, myths about blood donation and why blood donation is important

1. Credi Blood Donation
Some Weird Blood Donation Questions-Answers!
Q: If I have recently had a vaccination can I donate?
Ans: As long as you are feeling well, donation is acceptable.
People who have received the oral polio vaccine must wait 2-4 weeks after vaccination.
Q: Can I donate blood if I am taking OTC medication?
Ans: Commonly taken medicines do not affect your eligibility for blood donation. For any
other kind of medication, please consult your doctor prior to donating blood.
Q: Should I do something before I donate?
Ans: You should eat a good nutritious meal and drink plenty of fluids before you donate.
Q: Is it really safe to donate blood?
Ans: People should not be afraid of donating blood as it is a completely safe process.
Every donor’s blood is collected through an absolutely new sterile needle that is
immediately discarded after a one-time use. Most people feel fine after donating blood but
a few number of people tend to feel dizzy, have an upset stomach or experience a slight
pain where the needle was inserted. Extremely rare cases are that of loss of
consciousness, nerve damage or artery damage occur.
Q: Is it remotely possible to get HIV from donating blood?
Ans: Not at all. Absolute sterile and disposable equipment is allowed to be used.
Why Blood Donors Are Heros

2. In what situations do people donate blood?
1. Pro’ Donors – These kinds of people sell their blood which is generally of very poor
quality and can transmit very dangerous diseases. Selling of blood is illegal.
2. Replacement Donation – In replacement to the blood given to the patient, healthy
relatives and friends of the patient give their blood, of any group, to the blood bank.
3. Voluntary Donation – The best kind of blood donation, a selfless service where a
healthy person donates blood.
A healthy blood donors: A healthy person within the age group of 18 – 65 years weighing
atleast 45 kgs, and having hemoglobin as minimum as 12.5 gm%.
Donation duration
Only trained nurses or doctors are permitted to handle the donation which lasts roughly 10
minutes.
Does the needle hurt during the entire procedure?
Except a sting when the needle is inserted into the arm, there should be no pain during the
rest of the procedure.
Are there any harmful effects of donating blood?
None! Within a period of 24 to 48 hours, the same amount of blood gets newly formed in
the body. Circulation improves and the donor himself feels healthier than before
Does any disease prevent a donor from giving blood?
Yes, fever, jaundice, blood transmitted diseases like malaria, syphilis, etc., drugs, and
AIDS.
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