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Show Prepare To Give - Bloodmobile Coming Don't forget to be at the Pan-guitch Social Hall on Nov. 16, 3:00 to 7 p.m. to donate your blood! The following Instructions are listed for prospective donors: Age: Any individual between the ages of 18 and 60 years. Males 18 to 21 years of age, not married, must obtain written permission from parent or guardian. Females, under Utah State Law, reach majority at 18, thus no permission slip required. Food: No changes in daily eating habits necessary. Eat regular meals at regular times. Weight: Minimum weight requirement is 110 pounds. Frequency: The Interval between blood donations must be eight weeks. A maximum of five donations may be made a year. Allergies and Immunization: Let the physician in charge consult donor and make decision. Malaria: If you have not had an attack for two years, donation can be made. Jaundice: Persons who have had jaundice (hepatitis) can't donate for whole bloood transfusions for hospital use. However, a person with a history of jaundice who has been free from attacks for two years may donate for the fractionation program. Pure blood derivatives, Serum Albumin, Gamma Globulin and Fibrinogen, are obtained from this blood by Red Cross and are in great demand and short supply. Red Cross draws blood under the license of the National Institute of Health. The welfare of each donor is the personal Interest of the attending physician who is on duty at all times. |