ERIN – Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is hosting a blood donor clinic on May 7 from 2:30 to 7:30pm at the Erin Legion Hall.
The April 16 ice storm impacted clinics throughout the area.
“In one day – Monday April 16, clinics across the province collected just 76 per cent of their target – a shortfall of close to 300 units of blood,” said officials in a release.
Changes
CBS also notes it has made changes to the eligibility criteria effective April 23, including:
– removing the HIV deferral for people who have travelled to Cameroon and Togo;
– shortening the deferral time for people who have had tattoos and piercings to three months;
– updating the restrictions for marijuana usage; and
– reducing the waiting period for recipients of blood and blood products
For more information visit blood.ca.
