More and more people and businesses are joining donor movement during the implementation of the Program of the Blood Service development. These people recognize the importance of unpaid regular blood donation. Several dozen companies across the country not only support the desire of their employees to do good, but also organize donor days in their companies. There are both large production companies and trade networks, and regional businesses among them.
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Do not be confused by the hot weather, sun and stifling heat! Follow the simple advice of experts and donation will be easy and quick:
- On the day before and the day of blood donation it is not recommended to eat fat, fried, smoked and spicy foods, dairy products, eggs and butter.
- It is better to drink sweet tea with jam, juice, fruit drinks, mineral water and eat bread, crackers, dried, porridge, pasta with no oil, fruits and vegetables.
- 48 hours before the visit to the blood transfusion station it is not allowed to drink alcohol, and 72 hours before the visit - to take medicines containing aspirin and analgesics.
- In the morning you should have light breakfast and immediately before the procedure the donor will be offered sweet tea. You should not donate blood on an empty stomach!
- Also one hour prior to blood donation you should refrain from smoking.
- Doctors have found that human body reacts best to blood loss in the morning. And the earlier you donate, the better your body reacts to the procedure. Only regular donors are recommended to donate blood after 12.00.
But after giving blood do not rush into the street. Sit relaxed for 10-15 minutes. Refrain from smoking at least for an hour after donation. Try not to be subjected to considerable physical stress on the day of donation. Eat abundantly and regularly for two days and drink plenty of fluids.
On these hot days of last month of summer, each of us has a great opportunity to spend a Saturday morning for doing good. Only be a Man can put away all the worries, go and donate blood!
If you want to donate, do not forget:
- see the list of contra-indications to blood donation;
- read the information on preparation for blood donation;
- take with you the passport with registration;
- donors can become only Russian citizens over 18, weighing more than 50 kg.
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