Urgent

Obtaining Unvaccinated Blood for Surgery

Resources

Unvaccinated Blood Donation Options

[If you are concerned about receiving a blood transfusion, from a vaccinated person’s blood, you have options]

First step: know your blood type:
https://requestatest.com/blood-type-testing?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=51648808&utm_adgroupid=4729940232&utm_creative=&utm_matchtype=p&utm_network=o&utm_device=c&&utm_searchterms=%7bsearchterm%7d&utm_keyword=how%2520to%2520find%2520blood%2520type&msclkid=24b0be4e1ee0121dbc89dc6d8458591d

Emergency situations: Find an unvaccinated relative or friend with a compatible blood type (chart). Discuss the opportunity with him/her before the emergency occurs; communicate the arrangement with your Health Care POA.

Non-emergency situations: Donate your own blood. Find out how:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/types-of-blood-donations/autologous-and-directed-donations.html

Consider bloodless options:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bloodless_medicine_surgery/

Good Substack Article by Dr. Aranda:
https://therebelpatient.substack.com/p/know-your-blood-type-a-survival-guide

Obtaining Non-Vaccinated Blood for Surgery and/or other Transfusion Needs:
https://www.blessedbyhisblood.com

Update your Advanced Directive Documents with your choice!