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Donation Requirements
WHO CAN DONATE
Anyone who is in good health, is at least 17 years old*, and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood every 56 days
Florida and Georgia statutes allow persons 17 years of age or over to donate blood without parental consent.
*16 year olds may donate blood with written consent from their parent/guardian. If you are 16 years of age and meet all other donation requirements, you can use the form to obtain informed consent. You cannot be considered for donor status without this form being properly filled out. To have the form sent to you, dial your local FBS blood center.
Photo ID required to register for blood donation.
Some health
conditions or medications may temporarily or permanently prevent individuals
from donating blood. Please call your local donor center if you have questions regarding your eligibility.
QUESTIONS ABOUT DONOR ELIGIBILITY
| Ear Piercing |
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if sterile disposable system used |
can donate |
| Body Piercing |
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| if done by piercing professional |
can donate |
| Tattoo or Gauging |
12 month wait |
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| Acupuncture |
| by approved professional |
can donate |
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Travel* |
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- If you spent time that adds up to three (3) months or more in the United Kingdom from 1980 to 1996
-If you you spent five (5) or more years in Europe between 1980 and the present
-If you received a blood transfusion in the United Kingdom or France from 1980 to the present
*Call your local donor center for additional travel restrictions |
cannot donate |
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
AIDS
exposure to or risk of the HIV/AIDS virus even if you are not experiencing symptoms
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cannot donate |
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Colds, flu, and infections |
cannot donate until symptom free and feeling well |
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| Diabetes |
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can donate |
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| History of Hepatitis |
cannot donate |
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| Malaria |
three year wait |
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travel to malarial area |
one year wait |
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| Pregnancy |
| after delivery, miscarriage |
six week wait |
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| Menstruation |
can donate |
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| Heart Attack |
call your local donor center |
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| Cancer |
1 year after treatment |
MEDICAL PROCEDURES
| Surgery |
| without transfusion |
1-6 month wait |
with transfusion of blood or
blood components |
1 year wait |
MEDICATIONS
| Antibiotics |
call your local donor center |
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| Allergy Medications,
Diuretics, Diet Pills, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers, Aspirin, Tylenol and Hormones |
can donate |
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Blood Pressure
Medications
(Most Types) |
can donate |
VACCINATIONS
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
one month wait |
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| Flu |
can donate |
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| Hepatitis B |
2 week 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 hemoglobin levels.
- If the
medical requirements are met, a unit (about one pint -- or two cups) of blood is drawn
from the donor. Afterwards, donors are served refreshments while
remaining seated for at least 10 minutes.
- The entire
process usually takes less than one hour.
You cannot get AIDS from donating blood!
Only sterile, disposable equipment is used throughout the donation process.
Revised:
12/31/07
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