Despite this new re-containment, blood drives are organized throughout the territory. The EFS, a French blood establishment, is calling for a large mobilization for the collection on Monday, April 12, from 3 to 7 p.m., in the village hall of Vibraye.
The needs are constant, the stocks of blood products are decreasing. Blood donation volunteers count on the generosity of regular donors, also hoping to convince, in this difficult time, new donors who are still hesitant to take the plunge. Suzanne Choplin, invested in the sector, specifies: “The Easter holiday will cut 10,000 donations from the national stock. “
Make an appointment
To donate blood, nothing could be simpler. All you have to do is make an appointment online at mon-rdv-dondesang.efs.sante.fr or by phone on 02 43 39 94 94. Some slots are left free for people who come without being able to come forward. “As a reminder, a blood donation can save three lives. Red blood cells are used during hemorrhages, platelets in the fight against cancer, plasma for genetic diseases. “
From 18 to 70 years old
Candidates for donation must be at least 18 years old and weigh at least 50 kg, but anyone can donate blood until their 70s. With the pandemic, strict instructions are applied: barrier gestures, hand washing, wearing a mask, rules of distance respected, remembering to come with a pen. “For people who have an appointment after 6 pm, and those who are more than 10 km away, bring the travel certificate and therefore tick the box for help to vulnerable people. “
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