Myth and Facts for Blood / Platelets Donation

• Myth - If you have done laser hair removal, you cannot be a blood donor.

• Myth - If you drink alcohol, you cannot be a blood donor.

• Myth - You cannot take part in sports or other physical activities after donating blood.

• Myth - Blood donation has ill effects.

• Myth - Heavy people are healthier and have more blood give.

• Myth - Will I get coronavirus from blood donation/ transfusion.

• Myth - When there is a requirement, blood can be manufactured.

• Myth - Vegetarians cannot donate blood.

• Myth - Time-consuming Vs 45 minutes to an hour.

• Myth - There’s a substitute for human blood

• Myth - There is limited blood in the body and it is unhealthy to give some away.

• Myth - There is enough blood supply to meet people’s needs

• Myth - Taking medication means that one cannot be a blood donor.

• Myth - People with seasonal allergies don't qualify for donating blood

• Myth - If you smoke, you cannot be a blood donor Vs Avoid smoking for three hours after donating blood.

• Myth - People who weigh heavier are eligible for donating blood, those who weigh lighter aren't

• Myth - One day of rest is needed after donating blood

• Myth - It will hurt.

• Myth - It takes a long time.

• Myth - If you're diabetic, blood donation isn't for you

• Myth - If you smoke, you cannot be a blood donor

• Myth - I’m too old to donate blood

• Myth - I can’t donate if my iron level is low.

• Myth - I can’t donate if I’ve traveled.

• Myth - I can’t donate if I’m on medication.

• Myth - I can’t donate if I have tattoos or piercings.

• Myth - I can only donate once a year.

• Myth - HIV or other infections can be contracted from donating blood

• Myth - HIV can be contracted by giving blood Vs Giving blood doesn’t invite HIV.

• Myth - High BP patients cannot be blood donors

• Myth - Health deteriorates after donating blood.

• Myth - Giving blood is time consuming.

• Myth - Giving blood hurts

• Myth - Donating blood makes the immune system weak Vs No such lasting danger to the immune system.

• Myth - Donating blood makes the immune system weak

• Myth - Donating blood can weaken the immune system.

• Myth - Donating blood adversely affects health

• Myth - Diabetics cannot donate blood.

• Myth - Blood is only donated by professional donors

• Myth - Blood donors become obese

• Myth - Blood donors become obese

• Myth - Blood donations deplete a person’s own blood supply

• Myth - Blood donation ups the risk of HIV and other infection.

• Myth - Blood donation takes too much time.

• Myth - Blood donation isn't for women

• Myth - Blood donation isn't for vegetarians.

• Myth - Blood donation is time-consuming.

• Myth - Blood donation is painful.

• Myth - Blood donation hurts

• Myth - Blood donation can tell if one is HIV positive.

• Myth - Blood can be stored forever.

• Myth - Being of mixed race precludes blood from being helpful.

• Myth - Being a vegetarian, means that the blood does not have enough iron and cannot be donated.

• Myth - Age is a deterrent to blood donation.

• Myth - Affects your health Vs Body produces new cells.

• Myth - A blood donor is prone to infections.