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RE: Why I donate blood

in #life6 years ago

I'm also AB+ and like to donate blood whenever it's possible. I just wonder how you can donate blood every month? At least in Finland you have to wait 2 or 3 months in between donations, depending on whether you're a male or a female.

Even if AB+ blood isn't that much in need as e.g. O-, it feels good to donate, as you mentioned, there are health benefits to it and I like the feeling of knowing that someone is going to benefit from the little thing I did. Donating blood is a such small but important act, people should be encouraged to do it more. Therefore, great post @adigiovanni!

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As far as I know, you have to wait more than one month if you donate your whole blood. If you're a plasma/platelets donor you can do it up to once a month.

AB+ blood isn't that much in need. You're right. Nonetheless, your plasma is universal and there is always need for plasma.

Thanks for your support, @jasmink.

I didn't even know you can donate only plasma/platelets, I guess it's not that in common, at least here. Everyday you learn something new!

Have a wonderful week @adigiovanni!