I have started to give blood and wonder why more have not because the need is great.
2006-07-06 07:37:10 · 16 answers · asked by Dave 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I have heard of tainted love...but blood they screen.
2006-07-06 07:43:21 · update #1
People don't donate more because some are afraid of needles, some still have misconceptions (there are still people who believe you can contract HIV from donating blood), or lack of convenience... just lazy. Also, especially with the declining average level of health among Americans, there are probably a good number of people who aren't eligible to donate blood, either because of high triglycerides, anemia, various conditions such as sickle cell, or any number of diseases or potential for infection from high risk activities (sex with multiple partners, habitual drug use, or visits to nations known to have bloodborne pathogens endemic to their areas)
2006-07-06 07:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by theyuks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do when I can, but I don't always know when the next blood drive is, and the blood bank is in downtown Indianapolis, while I live quite a ways away, and I can't drive. Plus, I have a problem with the way ours is set up. The group we donate to is not the Red Cross--it is a private organization that sells the blood to the Red Cross. Somehow, I don't feel like I'm helping out as much that way.
2006-07-06 14:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have never given blood. There are a couple of reasons why I haven't. Firstly, I am afraid of needles. Secondly, I live too far out to go to any blood drives, or any other place to give blood. If there was a close place where I could give blood, I would probably do it and just face my fear of needles.
I respect everyone that gives blood and think that it is wonderfully thoughtful.
2006-07-06 15:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by red-head Susan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have given blood because one pint can save up to three lives. That's an amazing thought. Besides, I hope that if I ever need blood, someone out there has given for me. So I should be returning the favor.
2006-07-06 15:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by frenchgem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have given blood several times.
2006-07-06 17:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by lavenderroseford 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have given blood, in memory of a good friend who died last year. And I will give again.
2006-07-06 15:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by Christina L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
every chance I get
I have B neg, its getting rare
I think people are afraid of needles, pain
or too selfish
or expect to be paid
but they really don't know the need!
thanks for giving !!
2006-07-06 14:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by mike c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES...BECAUSE I HAVE AB- BLOOD...THE MOST UNCOMMON BLOOD TYPE IN THE WORLD. I CAN GIVE BLOOD TO ANYONE OF ANY TYPE BUT MAY FIND MYSELF IN TROUBLE IF I NEED BLOOD!
TRY GUZZLING A 6 PACK AFTER GIVING BLOOD!
(JUST KIDDING)
2006-07-06 14:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by PhantomLover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close to 100 pints now; a way to give a little back I guess.
2006-07-06 14:40:59 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you heard of tainted blood!!!
2006-07-06 14:41:40 · answer #10 · answered by woody r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋