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Enhanced wellness measures are in effect

We have implemented measures to protect everyone who enters our sites. These include a wellness checkpoint, mandatory masks, robust cleaning practices, and physical distancing measures. For your safety and ours, employees and volunteers at Canadian Blood Services are vaccinated against COVID-19. To help safeguard our environment, we strongly encourage donors entering our collections events to be fully vaccinated too. 

  • Face Masks

    Surgical face masks provided by Canadian Blood Services are mandatory while within our donor centres and mobile donation event venues. Learn more about our mandatory mask guidelines.

  • Snacks

    We encourage you to eat something salty prior to your appointment and drink 500 mL of water. This helps your blood volume and improves your donation experience.

    Pre-donation snacks and hydration are available to you upon arrival, however you will be asked to consume these outside our sites where you’re able to safely remove your mask and physically distance.

    We will provide post-donation refreshments and you can consume them inside. Please follow our COVID-19 measures.

  • Screening

    Before entering our sites, donors must review and answer our wellness questionnaire available at the front of the building. Donors will be greeted by an employee before entering to carefully evaluate whether they are feeling well enough to enter.

  • Hygiene

    You will be asked to clean or sanitize your hands and maintain a two-metre distance from one another.

The GiveBlood app makes it easy to book, manage and track your donations.

 

FAQ

Here is some information that will help you answer any questions you may have related to giving blood.

Feel free to send us a message if you can't find an answer you are looking for.

Voici quelques informations qui vous aideront à répondre à toutes vos questions concernant le don de sang.

N’hésitez pas à nous envoyer un message si vous ne trouvez pas la réponse que vous cherchez.

Top 6 Frequently Asked Questions
Les 6 questions les plus fréquentes
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    How will I feel after the donation?

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    Most people feel great.  By drinking fluids and eating salty snacks before and after, you will maintain your blood volume and improve your donation experience.  You can then return to your normal activities such as work and school.  Avoid strenuous exercise for six to eight hours following your donation.  And don't forget to keep on drinking extra fluids for the next 24 hours.
    How donating blood works
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    How long does the donation take?

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    The actual donation procedure is done by skilled, specially trained donor staff and takes 5 to 10 minutes. You will rest after donation, and enjoy refreshments. Plan to spend about an hour at the donor centre.

    How donating blood works
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    How to cancel an appointment?

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    You can cancel an appointment by logging into the donor portal.  Log in and then select the option "cancel" from the Appointments page or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

    Cancel a booking
  • Q

    How do I book an appointment for a group?

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    You can book a block of appointments for a group of people to donate together.  It's great for team-building while helping to save lives.  Please call us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) and we will be happy to schedule a donation time for your group.

    Group booking
  • Q

    More Search Options - "Web Code"

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    Use the book now button at the top to find a donor centre if you have been given a Canadian Blood Services Web Code. You can book an appointment for today here or by calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).  You can also book your next appointment at the donor centre when you donate.

    Web Code
  • Q

    How do I book an appointment?

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    You can book an appointment by searching for a donor centre by location, selecting an appointment date and time that suits you and then logging in to complete the booking.

    Appointment Booking

1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283)

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