BLOOD DONATIONS Feb09

Blood Bank Visits:
Dayboro Wed, 4th February
Samford Fri, 13th February

The blood donormobile visits to Dayboro, stopping in Williams St near Swimming Pool, on Wednesday 4th February 9.00am to 3.00pm and Samford John Scott Park, Station Street on Friday 13th February from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

To prepare yourself before donating:
Increase fluids, preferably water or juice
Have a good size meal
Please bring along some form of personal photo ID
To save you time, please consider the following:
If you…
Have a sore throat or the beginnings of a cold.
Taking antibiotics.
Taken your last antibiotic less than 5 days ago.
Have had a tattoo in the last twelve (12) months.
Lived in England for a cumulative of 6 months or more between 1980 and 1996.
Any history of heart disease, stroke or epilepsy.
Are pregnant or are a female with a child younger than 10 months of age.
If these apply to you in any way, PLEASE phone our office on 3889 7333 prior to the visit or on the day of our visit approach a staff member immediately to discuss your eligibility to donate.


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