Blood Drive – Richter Campus

March marks the arrival of spring, bringing with it a desire to share and work together.

Take advantage of the next blood drive near you to start a habit that saves lives.

1 hour of your time = 3 lives saved – a simple act, a huge impact!

Together, let’s make this month a time of generosity and hope. Every little bit helps!

Donating blood means contributing to the healthcare system and helping many patients every year. This can be in cases of cancer, blood disorders, severe bleeding during surgery, or childbirth.

But donating blood is also a really friendly experience, because we’re all in the same frame of mind: united, bound by a shared desire to help others, to take action, and to contribute to something important.

Together, we have the power to make a difference, so please come out in large numbers.

What you need to know before donating:

• feel healthy;
• be between the ages of 18 and 70;
• weigh at least 50 kg;
• have a photo ID;
• not have received a blood transfusion;
• and, on site, be deemed eligible during the pre-donation interview.

Before you come in, be sure to takethe online teston the EFS website to find out if you have any contraindications.

From the time you arrive until you leave, allow between 45 minutes and an hour(don’t worry—the donation itself takes only about 10 minutes on average). Keep in mind that it’s best to eat beforehand and stay well-hydrated throughout the donation.

In the following cases, donations must be postponed by:

• 24 hours after a cavity treatment or teeth cleaning;
• 7 days after completing a course of antibiotics;
• 14 days after an infectious episode;
• 4 months after an endoscopy, a piercing, or a tattoo;
• 4 months after traveling to a country where malaria is prevalent.

To foster a sense of community, the EFS has created a Facebook group for blood donors in Montpellier and the Hérault region:Blood Donation Montpellier, Béziers & Co | Facebook