Blood drive on campus on Tuesday November 17, 2020

The French Blood Service (EFS) will be running a blood drive on Tuesday November 17, from 10.30am to 3.30pm in modules 1 and 2 under the social building.

Stocks of blood products are currently very low, and this has a direct impact on patient care in France. There is a daily need for 10,000 blood donations for emergency relief and surgery, and to treat hemorrhage during childbirth, blood disorders, cancer and other conditions.

Giving blood is an irreplaceable voluntary and generous act, and today there is an urgent need for donations. The blood you give is used to treat people in need. Donating blood is a simple, quick and selfless act of kindness.

Staff on campus can make an appointment now at mon-rdv-dondesang.efs.sante.fr

Name of the blood drive: Institut Pasteur
Password: 17112020

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 and to the 63 donors who gave blood back in September!