Myths Vs. Facts
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My blood is only common group O.
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I am too old.
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I think I am Anemic.
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I am sacred about giving blood.
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You would not want my blood, I have had hepatitis.
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I haven't had enough blood to spare.
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No one has ever asked me to donate.
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You wouldn't want my blood because of recent illness.
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I am not heavy enough. I hate needles.
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I will only give it in an emergency………but it will make me weak .
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I am worried about getting AIDS.
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| Facts |
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NO PERSON HAS EVER ACQUIRED AIDS DURING A BLOOD DONATION AND NO PERSON EVER WILL.
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Any person above 18 years of age and over 45 Kgs. in wieght can donate blood once in three months.
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A normal adult has five to six litres of blood in his/her body of which only 300ml is used during blood donation.
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This blood is replaced by your body within 24 to 48 hours!
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No special diet, rest or medicine is required after blood donation.
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The donor should not have taken any medicine in the last 48 hours.
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The donor should not have contacted jaundice in the previous three years.
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Every donor is given a medical checkup prior to donation to see if he/she is medically fit and doesn't suffer from anaemia, high blood pressure etc.
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The donor cannot contract AIDS or any other disease by donating blood.
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Accidents.