The false beliefs of those who reject "Donating blood"

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Donating blood takes a long time, waste of time!
Many people mistakenly think that donating blood each time is complicated and time consuming so they don't want to waste time. But did you know that the procedure for collecting blood each time It takes no more than 10 minutes.

If from the process of filling out a blood donor form, taking a history, blood concentration check Until the blood collection And  SLOT   sit and rest after donating blood before going home All of this takes about an hour only. But considered worth the time spent Because one blood donation can save lives for up to 3 people ever!

Fear of donating blood and will get infected back
Many people fear that donating blood can unknowingly risk them for various infections, especially HIV. Which such matters can be trusted Because every step of the blood collection requires sterile techniques. While the devices used for the blood vessels are sterile. The needle and blood bag are single-use devices, so blood donors are assured that donors are not exposed to HIV through donation.

For those concerned that donating blood may have long-term complications or not, Data from the Thai Hematology Society indicates that healthy people can donate blood every three months without any long-term side effects.On the other hand, regular blood donors are also found to be in good health. Live longer And have a lower chance of heart disease or cancer than the general population

Not enough fear of blood Because they have already donated this year
Most people understand that they can donate blood only once a year. If going to donate again, he is afraid that he will not have enough blood But in fact The body is constantly producing blood. Where the blood in our body makes up 7 percent of our body weight

By the National Blood Center The Thai Red Cross says that blood can be donated every 3 months for a total of four times a year, but platelets can be donated every month. So as not to harm the health of the blood donor While in the United States The United States Red Cross states that blood can be donated every 8 weeks or 56 weeks. Able to donate every 2 weeks