{"id":25351,"date":"2024-06-14T15:26:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ironglobalhealth.com\/doar-sangue-e-um-ato-de-solidariedade\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T06:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:08:35","slug":"blood-donation-is-an-act-of-solidarity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ironglobalhealth.com\/en\/blood-donation-is-an-act-of-solidarity\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood Donation Is an Act of Solidarity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"235\">The <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"141\">Junho Vermelho (Red June) Campaign<\/strong> aims to <strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"234\">raise awareness and encourage people about the importance of being a blood donor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"384\">Anyone may need a blood transfusion at some point, whether due to trauma caused by accidents, surgeries, or the treatment of diseases, for example.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"667\">It is essential to emphasize that <strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"467\">a single donation can save up to four lives<\/strong>. The amount of blood collected does not affect the donor&#8217;s health, as the body immediately begins to recover after the donation. <strong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"667\">It is little for those who donate and a lot for those who need it!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"707\"><strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"707\">Basic criteria for blood donation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"813\">Be between 16 and 69 years old (those under 18 must present formal consent from their legal guardian);<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"813\">People between 60 and 69 years old may only donate blood if they have donated before turning 60;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"813\">Present a photo ID issued by an official authority (Identity Card, National Driver&#8217;s License, Work Card, Passport, National Registry of Foreigners, Reservist Certificate, or Professional ID issued by a professional association). Digital documents with a photo are also accepted;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"813\">Weigh at least 50 kg;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"813\">Have slept for at least 6 hours within the previous 24 hours;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"813\">Have eaten. Avoid fatty foods during the 3 hours before blood donation. If donating after lunch, wait 2 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1429\"><em data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1429\">Source: Ministry of Health<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Junho Vermelho (Red June) Campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage people about the importance of being a blood donor. 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