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Sometimes, avoiding a transfusion is the best way forward. Find out why.
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While iron deficiency can be treated with supplements, on rare occasions a transfusion may be required.
Anaemia
When anaemia gets severe, a transfusion of red cells may help your low red blood cell count and haemoglobin.
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Upwey Pop-up Donor Centre
Address
Upwey Community Hall, 1443 Burwood Hwy, Upwey Victoria 3158
Upwey Community Hall, 1443 Burwood Hwy, Upwey VIC 3158
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Open hours
Monday 2 December 12:30 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday 3 December 12 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday 4 December 12 pm - 8 pm
Thursday 5 December 12 pm - 8 pm
Friday 6 December 8 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday 7 December 8 am – 3 pm
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Getting here
Address
Upwey Community Hall, 1443 Burwood Hwy, Upwey Victoria 3158
Upwey Community Hall, 1443 Burwood Hwy, Upwey VIC 3158
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-37.9026895, 145.3310649
Additional notes
Parking available. Wheelchair access via ground floor.
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