Blood donation process. Maintain healthy iron levels. Types of blood donations. Blood facts and figures. Blood transfusion. Covid vaccine. Precautionary measures. Rhesus negative blood. A Singapore Government Agency Website. Browse Home Blood donation. If your weight lies between two of the values shown, please use the nearest lower weight. We must make sure it is safe for people to give blood and for patients to receive donated blood.
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Our blood centres are open and you can donate safely. You are here: Home Who can give blood. Who can give blood. You can give blood if you: are fit and healthy weigh between 7 stone 12 lbs and 25 stone, or 50kg and kg are aged between 17 and 66 or 70 if you have given blood before are over 70 and have given a full blood donation in the last two years Coronavirus COVID advice Please keep donating, particularly if you are: male - men can donate more often than women black - Ro blood is needed and is a common type for black donors O negative - hospitals need this blood type most regularly, as it can be given to all patients Our donation centres are open as normal despite coronavirus restrictions.
Please read the following information before coming to donate: Read our coronavirus rules about donating blood Read our latest advice for blood donors How often can I give blood? Check you are able to give blood Use this quick list to check you can give. The common reasons donors should check if they can give blood are: if you are receiving medical or hospital treatment if you are taking medication after travelling outside of the UK after having a tattoo or piercing during and after pregnancy if you feel ill if you have cancer after receiving blood, blood products or organs If you have any questions then contact us by completing a web form or call us on 23 See Basic Eligibility Guidelines for more details.
Age: You must be at least 17 years old to donate to the general blood supply. There is no upper age limit for blood donation as long as you are well with no restrictions or limitations to your activities. High Blood Pressure: Acceptable as long as your blood pressure is below systolic first number and below diastolic second number at the time of donation.
Medications for high blood pressure do not disqualify you from donating. Body Piercing: You must not donate if you have had a tongue, nose, belly button or genital piercing in the past 12 months. Donors with pierced ears are eligible. Cold and Flu : Wait if you have a fever or a productive cough bringing up phlegm. Wait if you do not feel well on the day of donation. Wait until you have completed antibiotic treatment for sinus, throat or lung infection.
Diabetes: Acceptable as long as it is well controlled, whether medication is taken or not. Diet: A meal is recommended at least four hours prior to donation. Drink plenty of fluids.
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