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Who Can Donate
Anyone who is in good health, is at least 16 years old and weighs at least
110 pounds may donate whole blood every 56 days (persons 16 years of age
may donate with the written consent of their parent or legal guardian).
Questions About Eligibility
Some health conditions or medications may temporarily or
permanently prevent persons from donating blood.
Medical Conditions
| AIDS-individuals at high
risk and their partners |
cannot donate |
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| Colds and flu |
cannot donate |
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| Diabetes |
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treatment for at least 3 months. Not acceptable with vascular or cardiac complications. |
can donate |
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Hepatitis and Jaundice
after Age 11 |
cannot donate |
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| Malaria |
| had malaria |
acceptable
after 3 years |
| lived in malaria area more than 6
months |
3 year wait |
| visited malaria area less than 6
months |
1 year wait |
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| Pregnancy |
| after delivery, miscarriage,
abortion |
six-week wait |
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| Menstruation |
can donate |
Medical Procedures
| Surgery |
| without transfusion |
can donate if
released from doctor's care |
with transfusion of blood or
blood components |
1-year wait |
Medications
| Antibiotics |
| oral |
48hrs from last
dose and symptom free |
| injectable |
seven-day wait |
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| Allergy Medications,
Diuretics, Diet Pills, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers, Aspirin, Tylenol |
generally, can
donate |
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Blood Pressure
Medications
(Most Types) |
can donate |
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| Soriatane |
3 year wait
after last dose |
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| Tegison |
cannot donate |
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| Proscar, Accutane |
1 month wait
after last dose |
Vaccinations
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
one-month wait |
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| Flu |
24 hour wait |
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| Hepatitis B |
24 hour wait
after each of the three injections |
Other Possible Restrictions
| Ear / Body
Piercing |
| Performed by ear piercing gun or by a doctor/nurse in a clinical setting |
can donate |
| piercing performed with a needle - not by a doctor or nurse |
12-month wait |
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| Tattooing |
12-month wait |
Donation Process
- Prospective donors first complete a health history
questionnaire and screening interview.
- The next step involves a brief physical examination of blood
pressure, pulse, temperature and a test for anemia.
- If the prescribed medical requirements are met, a unit
(about one pint) of blood is drawn from the donor. Afterwards, donors are served
refreshments while remaining seated for 10 minutes.
- The entire process usually takes about 45 minutes.
You Cannot get AIDS from Donating Blood
Only sterile, disposable equipment is used throughout the
donation process, which makes it virtually impossible to contract a disease from donating
blood.
Where to Donate Blood
Select the most convenient
donation center for a map, driving directions and hours.
For a schedule of upcoming
blood drives, or call 217-367-2202, or 1-800-217-GIVE.
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