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Due to the increased incidence of respiratory illnesses and the subsequent recovery period in recent weeks, the number of blood donors has been falling, and blood stocks are gradually running low. We therefore invite all regular donors and first-time donors to book their donation appointment.
When can you donate blood after an illness?
Donors who have had an upper respiratory tract infection with symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, sore throat or a temperature may donate blood no sooner than two weeks after the symptoms have completely subsided or after they have finished their course of antibiotics. “We would be delighted if all our healthy donors booked an appointment, and we also welcome first-time donors,” says Pavlína Nováková, Head Nurse of the Hořovice Blood Transfusion Department.
Who can donate blood?
- A healthy person aged between 18 and 65 (first-time donors up to 60 years of age)
- men up to 5 times a year
- women up to 4 times a year
- The minimum interval between donations is 10 weeks
Benefits for donors
Donors are entitled to a day off work following a voluntary blood donation. For each voluntary donation, they can deduct 3,000 CZK from their annual taxable income. In addition to these benefits from the state, donors can also benefit from contributions from health insurance companies. Donors at the Blood Transfusion Department of Hospital Hořovice can also take part in a preventive health programme – further information is available on the hospital’s website.
How to book an appointment?
Those interested in donating blood can book an appointment at the Blood Transfusion Department at Hospital Hořovice on weekdays between 10.00 and 14.00 by calling 311 559 402 or 311 559 555. Blood collections take place every working day.
