Excuses and duties

Common Reasons given for not donating Blood:

  • My blood is only common group O.

  • I am too old.

  • I think I am Anaemic.

  • I am sacred about giving blood.

  • You would not want my blood, I have had hepatitis.

  • I haven't have enough blood to spare.

  • No one has ever asked me to donate .

  • You wouldn't want my blood because of recent illness.

  • I am not heavy enough.i hate needles.

  • I will only give it in an emergency, but it will make me weak .

  • I am worried about getting AIDS.

  • NO PERSON HAS EVER ACQUIRED AIDS DURING A BLOOD DONATION AND NO PERSON EVER WILL.

  • Donate Blood and Safe Life:

  • Donate regularly in licensed blood banks.

  • All govt blood banks are licensed.

  • Receive blood only from a licensed blood bank.

  • Make sure that the blood is screened for all the diseases transmitted through blood.

  • Do not accept a blood transfusion unless it is absolutely warranted

  • BE RESPONSIBLE

  • Your Responsibilities: If you are someone in authority

  • Regulate use of blood bags to ensure that these are sold only to the licensed blood banks.

  • Promote voluntary organizations engaged in voluntary blood donation throughout the year.

  • Support voluntary organizations engaged in voluntary blood donation programmes

  • Make it easy for donors to donate blood.

If you are a doctor
  • Ensures appropriate and rational use of blood.

  • Promote autologous transfusion whenever possible.

  • Do not encourage blood sellers to donate blood.

  • Motivate patient's relative and friends to donate blood voluntarily.

If you are running a Blood Bank
  • Encourage voluntary blood donations.

  • Maintain a panel of regular donors.

  • Conduct regular blood donation camps.

  • Ensure adequate storage of blood.

  • Conduct all mandatory tests properly

If you are running a social/ voluntary organization
  • Motivate people to donate blood.

  • Help blood bank in the enrolment of donors