Ipswich Lions Blood Drive planned on Nov. 6
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October 25, 2023
The Ipswich Lions Club will sponsor a Community Blood Drive on Monday, Nov. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Holy Cross Catholic Church Hall.
To make an appointment contact Jerald at 605-380-1925 or online at Vitalant.org - Donate Now. The blood drive code is IPSWICH.
Answer the following questions to see if you meet the basic eligibility requirements:
Health Status and age
• Do you weigh less than 110 pounds?
• Are you 15 years or younger?
• Are you ill or not feeling well today?
Medications
• Are you taking antibiotics today for an active infection?
• Have you taken Accutane, Proscar and Propecia in the last month?
• Have you taken Coumadin/ Warfarin in the last seven days?
Travel and Residence Abroad
• In the past three months have you spent more than 24 hours in (traveled to) any individual location outside of the U.S. or Canada?
• If yes, did you travel to any of the countries or cities listed as a malarial risk area (check with Vitalant staff)
Even if you answered no to all questions, there’s a chance you may be ineligible to donate based on information you provide on the health history questionnaire and during the pre-donation interview.
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