2023-09-20 16:56:32
Mexico is one of the countries in which the fewest blood donations are made. Blood donation is a voluntary and altruistic act and 450 milliliters of blood are donated, an amount that does not interfere with the normal functioning of the body.
These are the fundamental requirements
If you are thinking about making a blood donation, below we are going to list the requirements imposed in Mexico for those who want to do so.
Be between 18 and 65 years old. Weigh at least 50 kg. Have good health, in general terms. Not having had surgery in the last six months. Not having had a tattoo, acupuncture or piercing in the last 12 months. Not suffer from tuberculosis, serious heart disease or epilepsy. Not having suffered any type of infections such as HIV-AIDS, hepatitis B or C, Chagas disease or syphilis. In the case of women, not be pregnant or lactating. Not having received an organ transplant. Do not use intravenous or inhaled drugs. Not having drunk alcohol in the last 48 hours. In the 5 days prior to donating blood, do not take painkillers. On the day of donation, do not have headaches, abdominal pain, cough or cold. You can show up on the day you are going to donate blood, having had a light breakfast, such as fruit and coffee.
How to donate blood
Before donating blood, a medical evaluation will be carried out to decide the suitability of the candidate. If there is no problem, the process lasts around 50 minutes, although it is important that you consider that it can be extended up to 90 minutes.
When the process is finished, you must rest and take the refreshment that they will provide you right there. As you can see, blood donation does not require a great effort and can save many lives, so it is essential that it is encouraged in Mexico to get out of the lethargy in which it finds itself in this regard.
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