Continuing the strong tradition we have had for many years, and making a small contribution to stabilising the blood supply at Ho Chi Minh City Blood Bank, FV Hospital in collaboration with the Hospital of Blood Transfusion and Haematology will organise the 9th programme “Give Blood – Give Hope”. This is a very eloquent action just before the spring of the Rabbit.

The message we give bring hope to many patients, the programme also hopes that the volunteers will obtain joy and good things in the new year. The programme is organised for anyone who meets the conditions to donate blood according to the information specified below:

Time:

• 7:30 am to 12:00 pm, Friday, 13th Jan, 2023

Location:

• Auditorium, 3rd Floor – F Building

Each participant will receive a gift including:

• Cash travel expenses 50,000VND/person
• Snacks + drinks on site
• Certificate of Humanitarian Blood Donation
• Canned milk

Participants:

• Blood donors between 18 and 60, healthy, over 45kg and not suffering from blood-borne infectious diseases, chronic or acute diseases of the respiratory and circulatory system
• People who have been vaccinated for more than 14 days and those who are confirmed to have recovered from COVID-19 over 30 days
• Blood donors must bring identification documents (ID/passport) and complete all information in the registration form at the blood donation area.

Notes before and after giving blood:

SHOULD NOT:

• Do not stay up late and do not drink alcohol the night before blood donation.
• Do not drive long distances, carry heavy loads, undertake manual labour or play strenuous sports on the day of blood collection or until you feel well.

SHOULD:

• Blood donors must bring their ID/passport when donating blood.
• Have a snack (low protein, low fat); and drink plenty of water (300–500 ml) before donating blood.
• Eat enough and drink plenty of water 24 hours after donating blood.
• Lie down/sit down for 10 minutes after donating blood.
• Squeeze the haemostatic cotton pad on injections site for 10 minutes, and keep the bandage in place for 4-6 hours.
• Lie down with your head low and your legs elevated if you feel dizzy, tired, or nauseous.
• Apply cold towels and ice if the injection site is swollen or bruised.