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Want to donate blood in the UAE? Here is all you need to know. Image Credit:
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Donating blood helps everyone, including the donor, with blood donation known to improve health. Image Credit:
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The blood can be separated into several components, benefiting others at different levels. Image Credit:
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How safe is it? Medics have assured people that blood donation is completely safe, even during COVID-19. Image Credit:
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All you may be left with is a small bruise, with the body replenishing the blood in 24 hours. Image Credit:
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The high safety standards practised by health professionals ensure no exposure to diseases. Image Credit:
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Who can donate blood? Image Credit:
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Eligibility requirements for blood donors - 1. good general health. Image Credit:
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2. Age group 18-65 years 3. Weight over 50kg 4. Healthy blood pressure. Image Credit:
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5. Heart rate should be between 50 to 100 bpm 5. Temperature below 37C Image Credit:
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If you are pregnant or lactating, avoid donating blood. Image Credit:
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How to donate blood? 1. Book an appointment. Image Credit:
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Call DHA on 800 342, HAAD on 800 50 or MOHAP on 800 111 11. Image Credit:
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2. Arrive at the centre of your choice. Image Credit:
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3. Sign a consent form. Image Credit:
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4. Get a basic health check. Image Credit:
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5. Donate blood. Image Credit:
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6. Once you are done, relax for a while at the centre. Image Credit:
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It is important to take care of your diet, especially during the first 24 hours after donating blood. Image Credit:
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A donor card is issued. Image Credit:
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Blood donation centres in Abu Dhabi Image Credit:
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Blood donation centres in Dubai Image Credit:
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Blood donation centres in Sharjah Image Credit:
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Blood donation centres in Fujairah Image Credit:
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Blood donation centres in Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: