Friday 12 October 2012

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

You are eligible to donate blood if you are in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and are 17 years or older.You are not eligible to donate blood if you:Have ever used self-injected drugs (non-prescription)ad hepatitisre in a high-risk group for AIDSThe FDA regulation states that a male who has had sex with another male (MSM) at any time since 1977 is prohibited from donating as a volunteer (males who have had sex with other males are allowed to donate for their own health). Some health considerations or medications may require temporary deferral from donating blood. Donor eligibility is determined at the time of donation by trained personnel. See Basic Eligibility Guidelines for more details.Basic Eligibility GuidelinesAge: You must be at least 17 years old to donate to the general blood supply. There is no upper age limit for blood donation as long as you are well with no restrictions or limitations to your activities.High Blood Pressure: Acceptable as long as your blood pressure is below 180 systolic (first number) and below 100 diastolic (second number) at the time of donation. Medications for high blood pressure do not disqualify you from donating.Body Piercing: You must not donate if you have had a tongue, nose, belly button or genital piercing in the past 12 months (donors with pierced ears are eligible).Cold and Flu: Wait if you have a fever or a productive cough (bringing up phlegm). Wait if you do not feel well on the day of donation. Wait until you have completed antibiotic treatment for sinus, throat or lung infection.Diabetes: Acceptable as long as it is well controlled, whether medication is taken or not.Diet: A meal is recommended at least four hours prior to donation. Drink plenty of fluids.MSM: Men who have had sex with other men, at any time since 1977 (the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in the United States) are currently deferred as blood donors. This is because MSM are, as a group, at increased risk for HIV, hepatitis B and certain other infections that can be transmitted by transfusion.

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions

Blood Donation Restrictions


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