The Fukuoka branch of the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) needs the help of local blood and platelet donors. The latest anti-coronavirus measures have led to the closing of some large commercial facilities on weekends. That has reduced opportunities for people to visit its centers. Five blood donation centers listed below run as usual regardless of the closures of other facilities inside the same building (*Meanwhile, blood donations are needed especially on weekdays – Also, reservations are strongly recommended to avoid congestion.):
Osshoi Hakata (献血ルーム・おっしょい博多)
8F Hakata Bus Termial, 2-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City (092-476-1400)
Canal City (献血ルーム・キャナルシティ)
1F Canal City Business Center Bldg., 1-2-25 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City (092-272-5853)
Happy Cross IMS (献血ルーム・ハッピークロス イムズ)
8F IMS, 1-7-11 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City (092-726-1188)
Kurosaki Clover (献血ルーム・くろさきクローバー)
1F Aeon Town Kurosaki, 3-1 Nishimagari-machi, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City (093-644-1211)
Uomachi Gintengai (献血ルーム・魚町銀天街)
Shirakaba Bldg., 1-3-3 Uomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City (093-551-1211)
More than a few blood drives (blood donation buses) are scheduled each day across the prefecture. JRCS seeks companies and organizations to host more blood drives, too. Details are available from here.
*Blood donation eligibility guidance for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination is in effect as of May 14:
– Those who receive RNA vaccine (including mRNA vaccine/ *Pfizer-manufactured vaccine) must wait 48 hours before giving blood. Applicable for first and second injections.
– Those who experience fever (37.5C or higher,) fatigue or muscle ache after taking any COVID-19 vaccine should wait until those symptoms are completely gone.
– Those who suffer anaphylaxis after getting COVID-19 vaccine cannot give blood until one year after the full recovery from the symptoms.
Source: Fukuoka Prefecture / Japanese Red Cross Society
Photo by Japanese Red Cross Society
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