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(01/22/2011)


Please consider donating blood or platelets to a community friend, Jennifer Hwang, wife of Peter Hwang, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Your replacement gift will not only help Jennifer with her fight but will also be a good way to start the new year. Reserve your slot, starting at 10:30 am, every 15 minutes for blood and 2 hrs. for platelets at the Chinese Community Center by emailing Rogene Gee Calvert at rg-calvert@sbcglobal.net. Attached are TIPS to help prepare for a successful donation.







TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL DONATING:

General Donor Requirements

• All Donors: Please provide a personal photo ID (state issued Drivers License or ID, passport, military ID, work ID, school ID, green card or work visa)

• Age: At least 17 years of age and there is no upper age limit

• Weight: Minimum of 110 lbs.

• Be hydrated prior to donating

• Eat a sensible meal within 4 hours prior to donation

• Be in good general health at the time of donation

Common Eligibility Questions

• Platelet Donors: Within 48 hours prior to donating platelets please refrain from taking aspirin / aspirin- containing products such as: ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, Excedrin, Aleve and herbal supplements containing garlique, ginseng, ginkgo biloba or ginger. Airborne is included because it contains ginger. Energy drinks that contain any of the previous products will also defer you for 48 hours for platelet donations. (These include Monster, NOS, Rockstar, Full Throttle, AMP, Sobe, TAB Energy)

• Tattoo or skin piercing: OK if performed in a state licensed facility more than 2 weeks prior to donating, if not, wait one year

• Travel: You cannot donate if you have traveled in the past year to an area that is considered to be high risk for malaria as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Cancer: Only acceptable types are basal cell carcinoma of the skin and carcinoma in-situ of the cervix

• Diabetes: OK to donate

• Pregnancy: OK to donate six weeks after end of pregnancy

• Antibiotics: Not currently/actively taking, OK if taking for acne, skin/nail and local yeast infections

• Medications: Most medications are acceptable including:

o Blood Pressure
o Cholesterol
o Allergy Medications
o Diabetes Medications
o Thyroid Medication
o Hormonal Medication
o Birth Control Medications
o Anxiety / Anti-depressant Medication
o Asthma
o Vitamins

Permanent Disqualifications

• Have spent time in the United Kingdom that adds up to a total of three months or more from 1980 through 1996
• Have received a blood transfusion in the United Kingdom or France from 1980 to the present
• Have spent time in Europe that adds up to 5 years or more from 1980 to the present
• Resided in U. S. military bases in Belgium, Germany or the Netherlands for a total of six months from 1980 to 1990
• Resided in U. S. military bases in Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain or Turkey for a total of six months from 1980 to 1996
• Have ever had cancer, other than basal cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix
• Hemophilia
• Have ever used intravenous (IV) illegal drugs, even once
• Are a man who has had sexual contact with another man since 1977, even once
• Have ever had a positive test for the HIV/AIDS virus
• Have ever had hepatitis (after the age of 11)
• Have any of the following symptoms, which are associated with AIDS:

o Unexplained recent weight loss of more than 10 pounds in less than two months
o Unexplained sweating, especially at night
o Fever higher than 99° for more than a week
o Swollen glands; enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, armpit or groin, with or without pain
o Pink, blue or purple flat or raised spots or lumps on or under the skin and mucous membranes. They may look like bruises, but they don’t go away
o White patches in the mouth (thrush)
o Persistent cough or shortness of breath
o Persistent diarrhea

How often can I donate whole blood?

If you are in good health and you meet all requirements, you may donate:

• Whole blood every 56 days (8 weeks)
• Platelets every 48 hours, up to 24 times in one year
• Platelets and red blood cells together every 56 days (8 weeks)
• Double red blood cells every 112 days (16 weeks)

Are there risks to me when I donate?

There are almost no risks to you. Except for a slight discomfort at the beginning of the collection, most donors report no problems. You cannot become infected with any new disease by donating.

How long does it take to donate?

Whole blood - collection takes only about 7-12 minutes, the complete process takes about 20 to 40 minutes

Platelets and platelets plus red blood cells - collection takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours, the complete process takes between 1 1/2 and 2 hours.

Double red cells - collection taking 25-35 minutes, the complete process takes between 35 - 45 minutes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
WWW.MDANDERSON.ORG/BLOODBANK





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