Blood donation campaign: award for heroes in the fire station!

Blood donation campaign: award for heroes in the fire station!

in the Haderswörther fire station was called for blood donation again, and there was special recognition for deserved blood donors. As part of the event, the organizer Erika Apfelthaler presented the golden medal of merit to Thomas Streng and Manfred Landl on behalf of the Red Cross. Both gentlemen are well-known personalities in their district-Landl is the commander in Kleinwolkersdorf and strict office manager in Schwarzau, where he also acts as deputy commander. This award underlines the significant contribution that the long-term blood donor to the health of the community makes, as on Noen.at

rules and requirements for the blood donation

The blood donation remains a crucial part of health care, but there are strict guidelines that ensure that only suitable donors take part. If you want to donate blood, you have to be healthy, at least 18 years old and weigh at least 50 kilograms. The hemotherapy guideline regulates who is excluded from the donation; Among other things, this includes diabetics who take insulin, HIV-infected, as well as people who use drugs under certain conditions. What is new is that homosexual men are no longer excluded after the Transfusion Act 2023 has been changed, as reported. Comprehensive preliminary talks are also conducted to minimize the risk of infection for others.

The health measures are extensive: after the donation, even for experienced donors, it is important to absorb enough liquid and recover. Iron -rich foods can help keep the circulation stable and to support regeneration. If you regularly donate blood, you will receive a pass - an important documentation that contains the date of the last donation and the blood group. It is recommended to wait at least 8 to 12 weeks between two thoroughbred donations to optimally recover the body.