The Red Cross urgently appeals to all guarantors to be tapped. Anyone in good health can donate blood from their 18th birthday up to one day before their 73rd birthday.
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“Donate blood, save lives” is a slogan of the Red Cross blood donation service. And it’s more relevant than ever. Because the situation seems serious. “High temperatures, public holidays, the upcoming holidays and the expected enormous volume of travel made increased commitment by donors irreplaceable throughout the summer,” says a statement from the BRK. If you want to donate blood, maybe for the first time, you should do so now. And according to the BRK, even a covid infection that has gone through is no reason not to donate. “Donors can be allowed to donate again just two weeks after recovery.” And: When donating blood, only medical mouth and nose protection has to be worn, informs Markus Zimmermann, blood donation officer at the BRK Kreisverband Weiden-Neustadt/WN.
Sign-up options
- Above www.blutspendedienst.com/blutspendetermine First-time and multiple donors can reserve a time under “Reserve an appointment”.
- Registration is via smartphone: simply scan the QR code on the posters for the blood donation appointment.
- Telephone registration on 0800/1194911. This also applies to those who decide at short notice, even if the respective date is already running
- The use of the “My Blood Donation” app also has a registration option.
- The cancellation or rebooking of an appointment is possible via the note in the reservation confirmation received by e-mail.
Even those who come without an appointment will certainly not be sent home, says Zimmermann. “At the same time, as a blood donor, you can also register as a stem cell donor on these days in cooperation with the AKB. Only one additional blood tube is taken for registration. Anyone in good health can donate blood from their 18th birthday up to one day before their 73rd birthday. First-time donors can donate blood up to the age of 64. In the case of multiple donors over the age of 68 and first-time donors over the age of 60, approval is granted after a medical assessment. Women can donate blood four times, men six times in twelve months. There must be a minimum interval of 56 days between two blood donations. When you donate blood, you must bring an official photo ID such as an ID card, passport or driver’s license (the original) and the blood donation card. For first-time donors, an official photo ID is sufficient. Events:
- Wednesday, July 27, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Windischeschenbach, multi-purpose hall (Kerschensteinerstraße 3). Appointment reservation: www.blutspendedienst.com/windischeschenbach
- Monday, August 1, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Vohenstrauß, Stadthalle (Neuwirtshauser Weg 11). Appointment reservation: www.blutspendedienst.com/vohenstrauss-stadthalle
- Tuesday, August 2, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Eschenbach, special needs school (Jahnstraße 45). Appointment reservation: www.blutspendedienst.com/eschenbach
- Wednesday, August 10, 4 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., in Pressath, elementary and middle school (Wollauer Str. .22) Appointment reservation: www.blutspendedienst.com/pressath
- More dates below www.blutspendedienst.com and www.kvweiden.brk.de
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