Miguel Couto Hospital is holding a blood drive this Friday.

You don't need to be fasting, but it's recommended that you haven't eaten fatty foods in the last four hours - Disclosure / SMS

The Miguel Couto Municipal Hospital, located in Gávea, will be holding a blood donation drive this Friday (17), from 9 am to 15 pm, in the Emergency Hall of the unit. The action is the result of the partnership between the unit and Hemorio, responsible for supplying blood products to more than 200 hospitals in the Rio de Janeiro public network, mainly for emergencies, and aims to reinforce blood stocks.

After collection, the blood components are separated, and up to four people can benefit from the voluntary act. Within 24 hours of donation, the donor's body begins to replenish some of the substances that were removed, so the next collection can be made after eight weeks for men and 12 for women, as the blood will already have its components reconstituted.

Donating blood is a safe and life-saving act. To be a blood donor, you must present an official photo ID; be between 16 and 69 years old (those under 18 must have parental authorization); be in good health; and weigh more than 50 kilograms. You don't need to be fasting. However, it is recommended that you have not eaten fatty foods in the last four hours. Another important factor is being well-rested.

People who have had tattoos or piercings must wait six months before donating. And those with piercings in mucous membrane areas can only donate one year after the piercing is removed. Those who have recently had COVID-19 need to wait 10 days after recovery. Thirty days after donating, the volunteer can pick up the results of laboratory tests performed with a small blood sample taken at the time of collection.

SERVICE:
Blood donation at Miguel Couto Municipal Hospital
Dates: April 17th
Time: 9am to 15pm
Location: Emergency Hall
Address: Rua Bartolomeu Mitre, 1.108 – Gávea