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Super Centro Carioca de Saúde launches blood donation campaign
Published on 11/06/2025 - 10:28 | Updated on 11/06/2025 - 15:17
It is not necessary to fast, but it is recommended that the person has not eaten fatty foods before donating - Edu Kapps/SMS The Super Centro Carioca de Saúde (SCCS), in Benfica, will hold a blood donation campaign on Friday (13/6), from 10 am to 16 pm, in the lobby of the Centro Carioca do Olho. This is a partnership between the SCCS and Hemorio, responsible for providing blood products to more than 200 hospitals in the public network of Rio de Janeiro, mainly for emergencies.
Donating blood is safe and saves lives. After collection, the blood components are separated and four people can benefit. Within 24 hours of donation, the donor's body begins to rebuild some of the substances that were removed, so that the next collection can be done after eight weeks for men and 12 for women, since the blood will already have the reconstituted components.
To be a blood donor, you must present an official photo ID; be between 16 and 69 years old (those under 18 must have authorization from a guardian); be in good health; and weigh at least 50 kg. You do not need to fast, but it is recommended that you have not eaten fatty foods in the last three hours before donating. Another important factor is to be well-rested. After 30 days, the volunteer can get the results of laboratory tests.
People who have had tattoos or piercings must wait one year to donate. Those who have recently had COVID-19 must wait ten days after recovering.
Service
Blood Donation at Super Carioca Health Center
Date: June 13rd
Time: 10pm to 16pm
Location: hall of the Centro Carioca do Olho, next to the optician
Address: 495 Benfica Street
