Give blood regularly

Accidents, childbirth, surgery, cancer treatment and thalassemia all need blood. Many children with thalassemia need a transfusion every few weeks, for life. Blood cannot be made in a factory; it comes only from people who give it. Healthy adult women and men can give blood, then again after a break of some months. A doctor or the blood bank decides who can give, and when, after a short check beforehand. Give only at a hospital or a recognised blood bank. Never agree to blood for money, either way. Know your blood group, and note when you last gave.