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Donating blood when sick

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  • 10-04-2013 8:52am
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    El Inho
    Registered Users Posts: 3,647 ✭✭✭


    I currently have a blocked nose and feel like I've a cold. Amazingly this has happened the last 4 times the donation centre had visited.

    Can I still donate even though I'm under the weather?


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    Dingle_berry
    Registered Users Posts: 885 ✭✭✭Dingle_berry


    No as whatever you have could be spread through the blood to a patient who isn't able to fight the infection.

    There are a few clinics constantly open in Dublin and there used to be one in cork - maybe the next time you're going somewhere and have a free hour see if there is a clinic locally?


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    Vorsprung
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭Vorsprung


    Full list of reasons why people might be turned away available on the IBTS site here. If you have a cold, you can't donate until you have recovered.

    Fair play for considering a donation all the same!


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    El Inho
    Registered Users Posts: 3,647 ✭✭✭El Inho


    Well it costs nothing and could help out someone. My organs are mine for now so I can give blood. :)


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