are there restrictions for donating blood?
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To donate blood or platelets, you must be in good general health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 16 years old. Parental consent is required for blood donation by 16 year olds; 16 year olds are NOT eligible to donate platelets.
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Since 2019, a 3-month deferral period for gay and bi men donating blood was implemented throughout Canada. In March 2020, Denmark implemented a policy that allows gay and bi men to donate blood after a 4 month deferral period.
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['Have enough rest and sleep.', 'No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation.', 'No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood donation.', 'Have something to eat prior to blood donation, avoid fatty food.', 'Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice.']
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Weight: You must weigh at least 110 pounds to be eligible for blood donation for your own safety. Blood volume is in proportion to body weight.
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Blood donor requirements be aged between 18 and 70 years (other rules may apply if you are a current donor) weigh at least 50 kg. have normal temperature and blood pressure. meet guidelines designed to protect both the donor and the people who will receive the blood.
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So, to answer the question that we posed in the beginning, yes, you can drive if you have donated blood, but you will have to wait for a bit. This is because you will probably feel a little bit dizzy, and it would not be a good idea for you to be behind the wheel right away.
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In general, as long as you are fit and healthy, weigh over 7 stone 12 lbs (50kg) and are aged between 17 and 66 (up to 70 if you have given blood before) you should be able to give blood. If you are over 70, you need to have given blood in the last two years to continue donating.
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['Age. 18 years or older (16 and 17 year olds must have written parental consent).', 'Weight. Donors must be in good health and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds.', 'Donation Interval. Minimum of eight weeks between whole blood donations.', 'Blood Pressure. ... ', 'Heart Rate (pulse) ... ', 'Body Temperature. ... ', 'Blood Count. ... ', 'Drug Therapy.']
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Must not donate if Tuberculosis can be present in many tissues and be spread through the blood stream. It is sensible to exclude people who may have active disease from donating to prevent any possibility of transmitting the infection.
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If you were born in, have lived in, or visited certain countries, you may not be eligible to donate. To protect patients, your blood is tested for several types of hepatitis, HIV, syphilis, and other infections. If your blood tests positive, it will not be given to a patient.
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['Donation frequency: Every 112 days, up to 3 times/year*', 'You must be in good health and feeling well**', 'Male donors+ must be at least 17 years old in most states, at least 5\'1" tall and weigh at least 130 lbs.', 'Female donors+ must be at least 19 years old, at least 5\'5" tall and weigh at least 150 lbs.']
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Blood O- can donate to A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+ and O- Blood A+ can donate to A+ and AB+ ... Blood B+ can donate to B+ and AB+ Blood B- can donate to B+, B-, AB+ and AB-
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You can safely donate blood during your period if it is required and your period will not be affected by the donation. It may be better to donate the week after periods, but it is still manageable if you are not bleeding heavily, your haemoglobin is more than 11 g/dl and you are not in any discomfort or pain.
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People with type 2 diabetes who use insulin may be able to donate, but it depends on when you started insulin, whether your blood sugars are stable, and any recent substantial changes in insulin dose. People with type 1 diabetes are not allowed to donate.
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Blood O- can donate to A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+ and O- ... Blood B+ can donate to B+ and AB+ Blood B- can donate to B+, B-, AB+ and AB-
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Share of the U.S. population eligible to give blood: Less than 38 percent. Blood cannot be manufactured – it can only come from generous donors. Type O-negative blood (red cells) can be transfused to patients of all blood types. It is always in great demand and often in short supply.
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No problem! If you have mild allergies and are feeling well the day of your donation, you're in the clear. However, if you suffer from severe allergies, you should not donate.