Red Blood Cells:

Red blood cells have the important job of picking up oxygen from the lungs and carrying oxygen to all of the other cells of the body.
The cells of the body use oxygen as the fuel they need to do their jobs.
Red blood cells also give you color. If your skin is white the red blood cells give you the pink color in your skin. They also give your lips a nice pink color. I'd like for you to meet.

Little Red Riding Cell

Her job is to carry oxygen to ALL OF THE CELLS IN THE BODY!

The way we measure the Red Blood Cells is by measuring the Hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein that makes up the Red Blood Cells.

So what is a normal hemoglobin?? Normal Hemoglobin Level: Greater than 11 Grams
Most People are Okay with a Hemoglobin Above 8 Grams

When the Hemoglobin level is below 8 grams, the cells of the body do not receive enough oxygen to do their jobs and your body may begin to feel differently.
Your heart must also pump harder.

When your hemoglobin is less than 8 grams you may:
Feel Short of Breath with Activity
Feel More Tired
Have a Headache
Feel Dizzy
Look Pale
Have Pale Lips

Young children cannot tell us these things. They may be more irritable and tired than usual. HEMOGLOBIN less than 8 grams When the Hemoglobin level drops below 8 grams, your doctor will decide if you should receive a blood transfusion to make you feel better, and to lessen the strain on the heart.