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21 December, 2021
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21 December, 2021
The entity assures that its latest campaign, launched on social networks, has had "very good acceptance among young people."
It has only been six days since the Aragon Blood and Tissue Bank made an appeal on social networks appealing to citizen solidarity to donate due to the lack of blood reserves, alluding to being "under minimums." The result is being "a success."
"We are very grateful to those who have come to our headquarters during these days, especially on Saturday. -located on Ramón Salanova Street, in Zaragoza-, to help us after the request made days ago," comments Carmen Garcés, manager of the entity.
"December is always a difficult month, that's why we usually prepare campaigns to raise awareness. But this time, Social networks have demonstrated the reality of reaching more sectors of the population. In fact, this Saturday 20% of donors had 18 and 25 years between, many of them were going to the bank for the first time. The interest and The response of young people has surprised us a lot."says Garcés.
To this end, the entity remembers that you can donate at the headquarters from 08.00:21.00 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. from Monday to Saturday, except holidays. "We also do campaigns in the towns of Aragon. The next one will be in Sabinanigo. Without forgetting that donations can also be made in hospitals," says Carmen Garcés.
Covid measures when donating
Like everything, the Blood Bank also has security measures at a time when coronavirus infections are skyrocketing. It is important to know that A person who has any symptoms cannot donate covid friendly, nor anyone who has been vaccinated in the last two days. If you have been in close contact with someone who is positive, but have the complete vaccination schedule and do not have symptoms, you can also donate blood normally.
As for blood groups, From the bank they confirm that they have recovered the reserve of 0 positive and 0 negative, "but we still need to increase the rest," concludes Carmen Garcés.
