Understanding Blood Donation Deferrals | Interview with Dr. Lisa Wong

Описание: In this informative interview, Danny Parra of the American Red Cross speaks with Dr. Lisa Wong, Medical Director of the American Red Cross, about blood donation deferrals—what they are, why they happen, and what it means for future donations.

Learn:
1. What a blood donation deferral is and why they exist
2. The difference between temporary deferrals and permanent deferrals
3. Common reasons for temporary deferrals, such as:
o Having a slight fever or not feeling well on donation day
o Recently getting a tattoo from an unlicensed facility
o Other short-term health or safety concerns
4. Why some deferrals are permanent based on medical guidelines
5. How to requalify after a deferral and steps you can take if you’ve been deferred in the past
6. Why a deferral doesn’t mean you can’t donate, it often just means waiting until you’re eligible again

Key Topics Covered:
• Temporary vs. permanent deferrals explained
• Health and safety reasons behind deferrals
• How long you may need to wait before donating again
• The importance of safe blood for patients
• How to return and donate after being deferred

Why It Matters
Deferrals help ensure the safety of both donors and patients. Most are temporary, and millions of donors successfully give blood after a waiting period. Every donation is critical to maintaining a strong and reliable blood supply. For more information on eligibility for donating blood visit - https://redcrossblood.org/donate-bloo....

Make an impact: Schedule your blood donation today at https://RedCrossBlood.org. Even if you’ve been deferred in the past, you may be eligible to donate and save lives now.

0:00 Intro
0:25 What a blood donation deferral means
0:58 Common reasons for deferral
1:41 Temporary vs permanent deferrals
3:13 How common are blood donation deferrals?
4:01 Outro

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