At the beginning of the pandemic, out of fear or ignorance, many people who used to donate blood voluntarily stopped doing so. However, the dissemination of the protocols that were implemented in all the centers so that people can continue to collaborate without putting their health at risk, caused the number to grow once again in 2021.
On world blood donor day we believe it is important to refresh the information on current measures so that all those who want to help continue saving lives know where and how to do it.
Both in Capital and in Greater Buenos Aires, the authorities have reorganized the schemes to guarantee everyone’s safety. First, a system of tunos was made available to donate blood, avoiding the crowding of people in the same place. They can be taken by phone, by mail or through the donArg platform.
In addition, a special schedule was established within the framework of “World Blood Donor Day” with fixed posts that volunteers can approach. (Check here)
Remember that the extraction does not last more than 10 minutes and is carried out following the protocols required by COVID, with disposable material.
Requirements:
– Be between 16 and 65 years old
– Weigh more than 50 kilos
– Allow 2 months of the last donation
– Let 6 months pass since the last tattoo
– Sleep more than 6 hours the day before donating
– Have breakfast or lunch before extraction
If you want to donate and you had COVID:
– If you had COVID but did not have a swab, you can donate 28 days after symptoms end.
– If you had COVID and the swab was negative, you can donate 14 days after symptoms end.
– If you had COVID without symptoms and the swab was positive, you can donate 28 days after the date of the swab.
– If you were in close contact with a confirmed case, you can donate 14 days after the last contact.
– If you live with a confirmed case, you can donate when the person is discharged.
– If you have antibodies but never had symptoms or swabs, you can donate without a waiting period.
If you have any questions, you can go to the official website of the Ministry of Health.
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