| Republic of the Philippines
Province of Pangasinan MUNICIPALITY OF CALASIAO MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE |
| THE NATIONAL VOLUNTARY BLOOD SERVICES PROGRAM
(Republic Act 7719) HEALTH ADVISORY |
| Did you know that
At present, an average of 4 cases need blood transfusion every month in any hospital. 3 out of 10 cases that need blood do not get it because there is not enough supply. Blood from a paid donor is three times more likely to have any four blood transmissible disease, such as malaria, syphilis, hepatitis B, or AIDS. Are you Qualified to Share your Blood? Sharing or donating blood is easy as ABC. If you are: 16 to 65 years old; and, Weighs at least 45 kilograms or 100 pounds, then you can be a donor. If you decide to share your blood, you can go to the nearest blood collection unit in a government hospital. The doctors will take your: Temperature (must not be more than 37 degrees centigrade), Pulse at regular rhythm (must be between 50 to 100 beats per minute), Blood pressure (must be between 90 to 160mmHg. For systolic and 60 to 100mmHg. For diastolic), and Hemoglobin level (must be 125 grams per liter to 170 grams per liter). If you meet all these physical requirements and pass the medical examinations, you can share your blood. After donating blood, you will be asked to rest for a few minutes and, if you become hungry or thirsty, take a light snack. You can now go home. CONDITIONS that prevent you from sharing your blood: Diabetes Sever bronchitis & other lung disorders such as TB Cancer AIDS, Syphilis & other STDs (past or present) Hyperthyroidism Malaria Cardiovascular Diseases Kidney & liver diseases, eg. Hepatitis Severe Psychiatric Disorder Prolonged Bleeding Epilepsy/Convulsions Use of prohibited drugs Are you afraid to donate blood? Sharing your blood is easy. It takes only 5 to 10 minutes and 250 to 450 ml. (milliliters) of your blood. This amount is replenished by the body within 3 to 5 hours. No special food is required except the increase in fluid intake. After donating blood, a few minutes rest before getting up is recommended, after which snacks can be taken. You can resume your usual activities immediately, unless your job requires you to be fully awake and alert, such as in operating heavy equipment and driving. If this is your kind of job, you may resume your activities after at least 6 hours. Keep the dressing on the needle mark (where blood was drawn) on your arm dry for 24 hours. The skin around the mark may become discolored. It is not dangerous and will disappear after several days. A normal and heavy person can give blood every three months without harmful effects to the body. Do You Know Your Blood Type? Knowing your blood type can be important, especially during emergencies. If you will need a blood transfusion, finding the right type for you will be faster What are the blood types? Blood type A Blood type O Blood type B Blood type AB SHARE YOUR BLOOD, YOU CAN SAVE LIVES |
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