Health

Blood drive on the Institut Pasteur campus on January 14

The French Blood Service (EFS) will be running a blood drive on Tuesday January 14, from 10am to 2.30pm, in modules 1 and 2 under the social building.

Did you know that by giving an hour of your time you can save three lives?

There is an ongoing need for blood products for emergency relief and surgery and to treat blood disorders, cancer and other conditions, and the demand has grown sharply over the past 15 years – 10,000 people have to give blood each day to meet the needs of the EFS. Your long-term commitment is vital and really makes a difference.

Becoming a blood donor is a generous, selfless and community-minded act. No product can replace human blood.

You can give blood if:

  • you are between 18 and 70 years of age,

  • you weigh at least 50kg.

Make sure you check whether you are eligible to give blood beforehand.

Proof of ID is requested for first-time donors. We would recommend that you don't give blood on an empty stomach.

Thank you in advance for your support now that the Christmas break is over, and many thanks to the 89 donors who gave blood back in September!

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