Step Up for a Cause – KIMEP Blood Donor Day

Location: Medical Center (Dormitory Building)

Donate blood — save lives!

You can donate if you:

• Are 18+ years old, healthy, well-rested

• Weigh 50+ kg

 Do NOT donate if you:

• Had hepatitis B/C, tuberculosis, syphilis, brucellosis

• Have heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or blood disorders

• Were recently sick or on medication (aspirin within 3 days)

• Are menstruating or less than 5 days post-menstruation

• Had a tooth removed within the last 10 days

• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CANNOT DONATE BLOOD

 Before donation (2 days prior):

• Eat: boiled lean meat, vegetables, cereals, fruits (except blueberries), white bread, tea

• Avoid: alcohol (48h), nuts, seeds, oils, mayo, soda, beets (2 days), blueberries (3 days)
  No smoking 2 hours before and after donation

 On donation day:

• Eat a light breakfast: sweet tea, bread, porridge

• Avoid spicy, fatty, and dairy foods

• Drink tea or juice before donating
  Bring your ID/passport

Contacts: kamilla.suleimenova@kimep.kz