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Ep 2 | Blood Donation | Where does my donated blood or plasma go?

It Can't Hurt To Ask
It Can't Hurt To Ask
Episode • Apr 15, 2024 • 26m

Have you ever given blood? Or are you a bit scared of the *shivers* needle?  

Did you know that to meet demand, three Australians need to donate every minute? This episode will give you all the information you need before you roll up your sleeve.  

As Dr Alison Gould from Lifeblood walks us through the blood products donation process, we hear from a first-time blood donor, a Queenslander who has been giving blood and plasma for over 30 years, a Queensland family who rely on donated blood products. 

As always, it can’t hurt to ask about some weird and wacky blood donation myths, so we’ll bust a few of those too. Listen now for the answers! 

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