This Article is From Jun 14, 2010

Tips on donating blood

Any healthy adult can donate blood: men once in every three months and women every four months.

  • Please have a good meal at least 3 hours before donating blood.

  • Please accept the snacks offered after the donation. It is recommended to have a good meal later.

  • Please avoid smoking on the day before donating. One can smoke 3 hours after donation.

  • One is not eligible to donate blood if you have consumed alcohol 48 hours before donation.

  • Pregnant or lactating women, or those who have recently had an abortion or miscarriage should not donate blood.