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National blood donor week: Save up to three lives
8 September 2009.
Doctors have called on eligible Victorians to save up to three lives by donating blood during National Blood Donor Week, which runs from 7 to 13 September.
“Blood donations are used every day in our health system,” AMA Victoria President Dr Harry Hemley said. “Donated blood, plasma and platelets save the lives of cancer sufferers, trauma accident victims, burns patients, newborn babies and those undergoing surgery.
“One donation can save up to three lives yet only one in 30 people currently donate blood. Many more Victorians can donate – most fit and healthy people up to the age of 70 are eligible.”
Dr Hemley said 16 and 17 year old Victorians were now entitled to donate blood without parental consent, after new laws were passed recently.
“National Blood Donor Week is a good opportunity to register to become a regular blood donor or to learn more about the Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s requirements,” he said.
Register to donate blood by calling 131495 or visit www.donateblood.com.au
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