A campaign of the EFS to revive the gift of the blood

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Published the 30.08.2017 at 18h09

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Sofiane suffers from sickle cell disease, Celine is suffering from leukemia and Matteo should be made to the heart very soon. All three will need a blood transfusion to live, ” says the Etablissement français du sang (EFS) in a new campaign, broadcast on several radio stations.

Each time, 114 patients receive blood products, and in a year, a million patients are cared for through the donations of blood. Applications that increase after the summer period. “The back to school signs the recovery of hospital management supported (in particular with the operations scheduled) which results in an increase of the consumption of blood products “, emphasizes the EFS that are already seeing the reserves get exhausted. In some cities such as Orleans, for example.

The@EFS_Officiel is launching a campaign to mobilize blood donors after the summer period.
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— MinSolidaritésSanté (@MinSoliSante) August 30, 2017

272 000 new donors in 2016

The Establishment is calling on the generosity of the French, and recalls the importance of giving frequently his blood. Because blood products have a limited shelf life : 5 days for platelets and 42 days for red blood cells. Every minute, 19 gifts are necessary to meet the needs of all patients.

In 2016, more than 1.6 million people have given their blood, of which 272 000 new donors. In total, 3 million blood donations have been made.

To give blood, you must be aged 18 to 70 years of age and be in good health. A questionnaire available on the website lets you know if one is eligible to donate blood. The website of the EFS also allows to find the collection sites closest to your home.