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10 REASONS TO DONATE BLOOD
- Blood transfusions save lives.
- There's no substitute for human blood.
- Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
- About 60 percent of the population are eligible to
donate blood, yet less than five percent do.
- A pint of blood, separated in to components, can help up
to three people.
- You'll make your community a safer place.
- Fulfills your desire to "give back" to the community.
- You'll receive a mini physical (blood pressure,
temperature, iron level).
- You'll learn your blood type.
- It's safe, simple and it saves lives.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- AGE : 17 (16 year-olds can donate with written
permission of parent or guardian).
- WEIGHT : At least 110 pounds
- DIET: A well-balanced meal is recommended within
four hours of donation.
- HEALTH : General good health
- IDENTIFICATION : Valid identification such as a
driver's license, DMV identification card, passport, social
security number, etc.
Do not donate if any of the
following apply to you:
- AIDS: You are a person with symptoms or laboratory
evidence of HIV infection.
- CANCER: Hematological, ie: Hodgkin, Leukemia, Lymphomas
- HEPATITIS: A history of the disease after the age of 11,
or a positive lab test for the virus.
- ORGAN FAILURE: Kidney, lung or liver failure.
- RECREATIONAL DRUG USE (by injection): Having injected
yourself with drugs not prescribed by a physician.
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