We still need to collect blood as normal during this outbreak of Swine Flu. We are therefore asking all blood donors to continue to donate blood as usual.
However, if you are unwell with flu-like symptoms, you should not give blood. Please remain at home and ring NHS Direct Wales or your GP to get further advice.
If you do feel well and meet our normal donor selection rules you can still donate.
Please remember patients still need blood for vital treatments every day, so it is really important that blood donors continue to give blood throughout this period.
As usual, if you have given blood and have become unwell in the two weeks following your donation please ring our helpline as soon as possible on 0800 252 266.
Thank you for your support.
For general information on Swine Flu visit the NHS Direct Wales website at www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk or ring them on 0845 46 47.
The National Swine Flu Information Line – 0800 1 513 513 – provides recorded information.
The National Public Health Service for Wales also provides information on its website www.nphs.wales.nhs.uk