Australia's blood stocks are expected to drop to their lowest point since the start of the pandemic after donations took a nosedive due to the current surge in flu cases across the country, as well as colds and COVID.There have been a large number of blood donation appointment cancellations and no-shows, due to the surge in flu cases
Bisexual and gay men, as well as trans women who have had sex with men in the last three months, cannot give blood in Australia, but advocates are calling for change "What we are seeing is another cycle of cold and flu sweep through the country and that's what is having the impact," she said.Ms Stone is urging anyone who is eligible to donate and is well and healthy to book an appointment.
I have had a surgery rescheduled over and over again over the past year or so. Finally had it yesterday so will finally be able to book in to donate again soon 🤞
And I was blood donor recommended by my doctor but too difficult so now they refused to take my blood a type B-
Congratulations.... You are jabbed
I guess the mandated vaccine is working as intended. End the worker vaccine mandates.
A friend of mine recently got diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome after having two jabs.
I could be a mad cow, so I can't donate which is a pity. I'd be there with my cow bell on!
If donors of blood were injected with covax then their blood is damaged & should not be used in transfusions.
How about finally allowing sex workers and gays to donate? The blood is screened anyway. So outdated and discriminatory.
A serious post if I may... I did a plasma donation yesterday. Will be back in a couple of weeks for the next one. Anybody who can - please do. We all know somebody of some family who has a life that depends on it.
I was a plasma donor, but staff wear only useless surgical masks and no proper ventilation. If they want me spending two hours every 2 to 3 weeks inside then take covid transmission seriously. N95 masks, hepa filters and ventilation then I'll return.
Time to change that silly rule re gay people giving blood. It's 2022 FFS.