Thank You for Trying To Give- Drop of Good

thank you for trying to give

Thank you We want to thank you for trying to give, or even just being interested in donating blood.

Being denied doesn’t mean you did something wrong or that something is wrong with you! There are a number of medical reasons or just precautions that can result in someone unable to give. Some reasons are just temporary and others are long term.

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Can I give in the future?

There are some denial reasons which only bar people from donating temporarily and other will be unable to permanently.

Common reasons to be denied temporarily are feeling ill, taking certain medications, low iron, high blood pressure, and many other reasons.

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Don’t they want blood?

Drives try to take as much blood as possible, but many of the reasons a person is unable to give is to help protect those giving or those who may receive the blood.

While it may seem silly you have to wait so long after getting a tattoo or any other reason, these are all just extra precautions to insure the blood given to the recipient will not harm them.

When can I try again?

It depends on the reason of denial. In cases of high blood pressure you are often able to try once more to see if the reading goes down. In cases of something like a tattoo or a piercing, it depends where you live but are often short term. The best way to find out when and if you are able to try to donate again is by asking during your physical. If you already finished taking your physical you can ask someone who is working at the drive to either give you guidance or find someone who can help you.

Tips for Donation If one has low iron, or are worries they might, in the upcoming days before a blood drive be sure to eat more iron rich food or take vitamins with iron in them If you have issues with your blood pressure being high, be sure to relax before trying to give. Reduce salt intake. If prescribed for blood pressure be sure to take them as appointed by your doctor.

How to help in other ways While some reasons are temporary, others are more long term. But just because you are unable to donate doesn’t mean you can’t help. Below are some ways to help with blood donation even if you can’t give personally.

•Host a Blood Drive •Spread Awareness for the need for blood donations and your local drives.

•Donate money to local blood banks • Advocate for the right for those who are men sexuality active with other men to donate •Bring a friend to donate.

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