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• sadaf
  A+ From Bagh
• Muhammad Usman Sharif
  A- From Lahore
• Hamid Ali
  B+ From Peshawar
• Muhammad Satay Badar
  A+ From Bhakkar
• asim
  B- From Lahore

BLOOD DONATION BASIC REQUIREMENTS

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• Basic requirements are:
   
• Be in generally good health and feeling well.
   
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
   
• Be 17 years of age up to 85
   
• There may be additional requirements for some automated donations
   
• Eat Iron rich foods.
   
• Drink plenty of water the night and morning before you donate.
   
• Eat breakfast to help keep your blood sugar up.
   
• Eat iron rich for example, spinach, whole grains, eggs, and beef.
   
• Avoid fatty foods for twenty-four hours before you donate
   
• Avoid smoking on the day before donating. You can smoke 3 hours after donation.
   
• Ask for a blanket if your hands or feet start to feel cold.
   
• Have a snack after the donation. Rest for a few minutes enjoying your snack before leaving the donation site.
   
• Eat a meal high in protein after your donation: beef, chicken or legumes are excellent choices.
   
• You will not be eligible to donate blood if you have consumed alcohol 48 hours before donation.
   
• Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for the rest of the day.
   

Nervous ? Read this :

• Will I feel tired ?
  You will not feel drained or tired if you continue to drink fluids and have a good meal.

• Will I be bedridden for the rest of the day ?
  You can resume all your normal activities, though you're asked to refrain. 

• Will I be in danger of having low blood ?
  If you are verified to donate by the doctor you will still have surplus blood after the donation.

• Ahh - Syringes ! How much will it hurt ?
  No, you will not feel any pain.

• Does one feel dizzy after this ?
  You will not faint or feel uncomfortable after donating blood.

• Oh My God ! I'll get AIDS !
  No! Make sure disposable syringes are used and all measures are taken to keep you germ free.

 

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