Hemocentro operates with stock below the ideal average to serve the population

The Fundação Hemocentro de Brasília (FHB) reinforces the appeal for the population to contribute by donating blood. The institution is operating with 41% of the stock considered ideal to serve the entire public network in the Federal District, in addition to affiliated hospitals.

To maintain a safe stock, the Hemocentro set a target of 180 donations daily. In the first two months of the year, the average remained at 161. Then, in March and April, the foundation reached an average of 180 collections per day.

To donate blood, you must be between 16 and 69 years old, weigh more than 51kg and be healthy. Anyone who has undergone surgery, endoscopic examination or has recently become ill, however, should consult the Hemocentro website to find out if they are eligible to donate blood.

Scheduling is simple. Just access the Agenda DF website or call 160, option 2. At this time, the foundation has given priority to donors with blood types O negative and A negative, until the 20th of this month. However, everyone is welcome.

In case of dengue fever, it is necessary to wait 30 days after the end of symptoms to apply for blood donation. For those who had dengue hemorrhagic fever, the deadline is six months. If you have had sexual contact with people who have dengue fever in the last 30 days, you must wait 30 days since your last relationship to donate blood.

Anyone who has had the flu must wait 15 days after symptoms disappear before they can donate blood. Anyone who has had Covid-19 should wait ten days after symptoms have stopped, as long as there are no after-effects. If asymptomatic, the period is counted from the date of test collection.

*With information from Agência Brasília