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Who is at risk?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The virus damages the body’s immune system so that it cannot defend itself against infections and cancers. A person can be infected with the AIDS virus and still feel and appear to be healthy. Who is at risk for contracting the AIDS virus? You are at risk and should NOT donate blood if you have any of the following symptoms or conditions...

• Unexplained weight loss, fatigue or night sweats
• Blue or purple spots on the skin or mucous membranes
• Swollen lymph nodes lasting more than one month
• Persistent white spots or unusual blemishes in the mouth
• Unexplained fever greater than 99 degrees for more than 10 days
• Persistent cough or shortness of breath
• Persistent diarrhea
• Non-healing cold sores or mouth lesions
• You have had a positive AIDS test
• You are a male who has had sex with another male, even once, since 1977
• You have used or “shot up” illegal drugs with a needle, even once
  (including non-prescribed steroids)
• You are a hemophiliac
• You are a man or woman (or the partner of a man or woman) who has engaged in prostitution
• In the past 12 months you have been in jail or prison
• You have had sex with any person described above

If you are concerned about your possible risk and would like to be tested for HIV, you may obtain testing at the following Fresno facilities:

Fresno County Health Services Agency  (F.C.H.S.A.) Health Department Specialty Clinic- First Floor 1221 Fulton Mall, Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 445-3434 No appointment necessary. Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00am Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00pm		Poverello House: Holy Cross Clinic 412 "F" Street Fresno, CA 93706 (559) 442-4108 Tuesday (bi-monthly) 1:00pm - 4:00pm
F.C.H.S.A. alternative sites (no appointment necessary at these locations): Fresno City College, Student Services Bldg. Student Health Services Office, Room 112 (559) 442-8268: Linda Albright Wednesday 3:00pm - 5:30pm OR CSU, Fresno Student Health Services, Exam Area "A" (559) 278-2734 Tuesday 1:00pm - 3:30pm		Planned Parenthood of Central California (2 locations) No appointment necessary. $30 fee. 633 N. Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93728 (559) 488-4900 Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday 8:00am - 11:00am & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm OR: 5727 N. Fresno, #101 Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 446-1515 Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

HIV testing is also available at the following Valley facilities:

POST DONATION INSTRUCTIONS

Because you are very special to us, please follow these simple post donation instructions:

If at any time you become faint or dizzy, either lie down or sit down with your head between your knees. If any symptoms persist, please call the Blood Center at 224-2900, ext. 3062 (Fresno) or 625-3121 (Visalia), or call your physician as necessary.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER DONATING:

• Relax for 15 minutes in the donor canteen area; have something to drink and eat.
• Refrain from smoking for at least 30 minutes.

NEXT 2 HOURS:

• Bandage may be removed. If there is bleeding from the phlebotomy site, raise arm and apply pressure.

NEXT 24 HOURS:

• Drink more fluids than usual and eat well.
• Do not consume alcoholic beverages.
• Refrain from heavy lifting and strenuous exercise.

NEXT 48 HOURS:

• Airline pilots and high altitude workers must refrain from work activity.

The Blood Center has a confidential phone line for reporting illness or concerns about the safety of your donation. If, FOR ANY REASON, you feel that your blood should NOT be used, please notify us within 48 hours by calling 224-2900, ext. 3799. Please use unit number when calling back.

We thank you for your donation and look forward to seeing you again in eight weeks!