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Give blood in Almería

Where and when you can give blood in the province over the coming days, and what to know before you go.

Where can I give blood?

There is one blood drive on Monday, October 5.

  • Universidad Almeria

    Lugar: Aulario Ii Horario: 09' '30 y 17' '30 Horas

    As published by the Centre: “LUGAR: AULARIO II HORARIO: 09'30 A 13'30 Y 17'00 A 20'30 HORAS”

    Not on the map: we have not been able to check the exact spot.

One blood drive that day is not on the map because we have not been able to check its exact spot.

Centro de Transfusión de Almería

Besides the blood drives, you can give blood at the Transfusion Centre itself.

Where
Paraje Torrecárdenas, s/n, 04009 Almería
Phone
950 016 035
Opening hours
Not published on its website: call before you go.

What you need to know to give blood

Who can give blood

  • Be between 18 and 65 years old.
  • Weigh more than 50 kilos.
  • Feel well on the day.
  • Bring your ID card or another identity document.

How often

  • At least 2 months must pass between donations.
  • At most 4 times a year for women and 6 for men.
  • If your last donation was before August 5, you can give blood again.

Before you go

  • You do not need to fast. If you give blood in the morning, have breakfast first.
  • If you give blood in the afternoon, wait at least two hours after lunch and avoid heavy meals.
  • Having your period or taking the pill does not stop you giving blood. If you take other medication or have been ill, the medical staff will assess it on the spot.
  • After getting a tattoo you must wait four months.

What happens, and afterwards

  • First, a short check-up: weight, pulse, blood pressure and a drop of blood to check your haemoglobin.
  • The donation itself takes about ten minutes and is about 450 millilitres.
  • Afterwards, drink plenty of fluids, do not smoke for two hours and avoid alcohol and hard exercise that day.
  • Keep pressure on your arm for at least an hour. If you feel dizzy, lie down with your legs raised.

You can also sign up as a bone marrow donor at the Transfusion Centre or at any blood drive.

The blood drive calendar is published by the Centro de Transfusión, Tejidos y Células de Granada y Almería. It can change from one day to the next: check its website before you go. See their calendar

What you need to know is summarised from the official information of the Servicio Andaluz de Salud. Read their FAQs