Blood donations in Steyr: Summer shortage threatens life rescue!

Blood donations in Steyr: Summer shortage threatens life rescue!

Steyr, Österreich - The blood requirement does not know a summer break in Steyr. This becomes particularly striking when the temperatures rise and many people go on vacation. High temperatures and vacation time lead to a noticeable decline in blood donors. According to Tips are only about four percent of the population in Upper Austria. This number is alarming, because over 50,000 blood canned goods are required in Upper Austria.

A blood patch is indispensable for numerous medical emergencies and cannot be made artificially. The need to donate blood is often underestimated, also because only 3.59 percent of people at a donation-efficient age are currently actively donating blood, as the ROTE KRAUS

upcoming blood donation dates in Steyr

To improve the situation, there will soon be several blood donation dates in Steyr. These take place:

• Tuesday, June 10th, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ÖAMTC base (Gleinker Hauptstraße 1c)
• Wednesday, June 11th, also from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ÖAMTC base
• Tuesday, June 17, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Reden Cross (Redtenbachergasse 5)
• Wednesday, June 18, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the parish of Münichholz (Punzerstraße 45)

Reservation of a personal donation date is possible online in order to avoid waiting times. Alternatively, you can come by without an appointment.

why blood donation is so important

blood is one of the most important medication and saves life, be it in operations, births or serious illnesses. In Steyr, the coming summer months are often characterized by a scarcity of blood cannon. Many regular donors are on vacation, and the high temperatures also scare potential donors. This challenge is reinforced by demographic change, since older years have an increasing demand for blood.

If you want to donate blood, you should have between 18 and 65 years old, have eaten and drank sufficiently and bring a photo ID to the first donation. After the donation, findings are usually sent by post after about four to five weeks.

For interested donors, a free hotline is available at 0800/190190 and another hotline of the Blue Ralle Linz at 0732/777000. So everyone who wants to help can specifically inform themselves and make their valuable contribution.

Consider donating blood is not only a question of heart blood, but also one of humanity. Take the opportunity to help others - because blood is a lifesaver!