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Mettmann district. The DRK Blood Donation Service West provides information about the blood donation dates in the Mettmann district on February 23rd and 24th.
“Without blood donors, nothing works in primary medical care, because blood is needed every day to be able to treat patients in therapy and emergency care. The DRK blood donation service west alone is dependent on around 3000 – 3500 blood donors every working day in order to be able to supply hundreds of hospitals with blood preparations,” reports the DRK blood donation service.
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Heiligenhaus: on Wednesday, February 23, from 3 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in the Immanuel-Kant-Gymnasium (Aula), Herzogstr. 75
Ratingen – Mitte: on Thursday, February 24, from 3 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in the community hall at Haus am Turm, Angerstr. 11 (Entrance also: Turmstr. 30)
Blood donation via appointment reservation: www.blutspende.jetztThe DRK asks all citizens who would like to donate blood to reserve a personal appointment online in advance. Appointment reservations are part of the Corona protection concept.
The DRK blood donation service answers frequently asked questions about blood donation as follows:
Blood donation after a corona vaccination?
No deferral from donating blood is required after vaccination with a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. This applies to the mRNA vaccines (Moderna, BioNTtech) as well as to the vector vaccines used (AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson). If no vaccination reactions, such. If, for example, fever or local swelling occurs, vaccinated people can donate blood again the following day. Through the hygiene and safety measures on the dates, the DRK guarantees the greatest possible protection for all blood donors, for the volunteers and full-time employees. On all offered dates there is an unavoidable obligation to wear a mask. Due to the great relevance of blood donation for the health system, no 3G rules have to be implemented at blood donation appointments.
Is the blood tested for SARS-CoV-2?
The donated blood will not be tested for SARS-CoV-2. The donated blood will not be tested because, according to current scientific knowledge (Robert Koch Institute, Paul Ehrlich Institute), the virus cannot be transmitted in the context of a blood transfusion. There is therefore no danger for the patients and transfusion recipients.
What happens when you donate blood?
Anyone wishing to donate blood must be at least 18 years old and in good health. First-time donors can donate blood up to the age of 68. The maximum donor age for multiple donors is 75 years (ie up to one day before the 76th birthday). Please bring your ID with you to the blood donation appointment. Before donating blood, body temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood pigment levels are checked. In the laboratory of the blood donation service, tests for infectious diseases follow after the donation. The actual blood donation takes about five to ten minutes. Since there is currently no snack after the blood donation, the Red Cross is giving out packed lunches for refreshment.
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