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Posted by Barbara Kirkwood on November 28, 2008, 22:22:28
On December 10, 2008 from 8:30 am until 11:30 am, there will be a blood drive at the Vallarta Yacht Club (in Nuevo Vallarta, next to Paradise Plaza).
This is being sponsored by the Blood Bank, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, the American Consulate and the Vallarta Yacht Club with the assistance of local volunteers and Global Ambulance.
Requirements for donors is included below.
There is a tremendous blood shortage in the Banderas Bay area and this of vital importance to the community!
Local businesses have generously donated discount coupons and other gifts for all donors.
Please contact Pamela Thompson at 22 29638 or 044 322 107 7007, pmt15@hotmail.com for further information.
Blood Donation Requirements in Mexico
Please note: Requirements in Mexico are different than in the United States and Canada!!
This is directly from the Blood Bank Director
This list of donor requirements is not complete. Medical professionals will discuss and evaluate each donor's health history and activities in a confidential setting prior to blood donation. Donor eligibility criteria is intended to protect the health and safety of the donor as well as the patient who will receive the transfusion.
Basic Requirements
Over 18 years old - maximum age 65 years old
Weight at least 50 kilos
Good health (meaning donor feels well and can perform normal activities and no chronic conditions)
No alcohol beverages in the past 48 hours
Fasting for a minimum of 4 hours and no more than 8 hours.
Do not donate blood if:
Have AIDS or a positive HIV test, Hepatitis, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Papiloma, Chagas Disease, Herpes or engage in high risk sex.
Have any of the following conditions that can be signs-symptoms of HIV:
Unexplained weight loss or night sweats, blue or purple spots in your mouth or on your skin, swollen lymph nodes for more than one month, white spots or unusual sores in your mouth, cough that will not go away, diarrhea that will not go away, fever.
Other Disqualifiers:
Have used drugs, steroids, hormones.
Have had vaccines, antibiotics and some medications in the last month.
Have had sexual contact with more than three people in the last five years.
Are male who has had sexual contact with another male.
Have tattoos on your body.
Are pregnant or menstruating.
Once donated, the following exams are performed on the blood:
HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Brucella, Syphilis, VDRL, Chagas, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, Rh Factor, Blood Type, Inverse and Direct group, Type and Cross match compatibility.
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