Reminder of the bloodmobile coming to Nelson on Friday, Jan. 8. 

Information was received on an alert: There’s new FDA blood donation eligibility guidance for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination. But good news, there’s no deferral time for Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.   

If you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine, you’ll need to provide the manufacturer’s name when you come to donate. Upon vaccination, you should receive a card or printout indicating what COVID-19 vaccine was received, and we encourage you to bring that card with you to your next donation. The following eligibility guidelines apply to each COVID-19 vaccine received, including boosters:

Eligible blood donors who do not know what type of COVID-19 vaccine they received must wait four weeks before giving blood.

If you have further eligibility questions, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

All blood donations are currently being tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Donations collected at our upcoming drive may now help current coronavirus patients battling the virus.

Appointments are highly suggested! You can schedule online at http://www.redcrossblood.org. Or if you need, Sally Uhrmacher can schedule your appointment, just call 402-225-4292