![]() After some cookies and juice, most people resume their regular activities after donating. Your body will begin to replace the blood you donated immediately. “Will I feel weak for the rest of the day?” Eating a good meal and hydrating yourself with caffeine-free drinks helps to make sure your donation experience is a positive one.ĩ. Most donors say they barely felt anything and they describe blood donation as a slight pinch on the inside of your arm. What can I do to be best prepared to donate?” We will provide you with an “iron rich foods list” which will help to boost your iron to strong levels.Ĩ. Most of the time, low iron is only temporary. If your iron is low, we’ll ask you to donate at a later date. “I have low iron blood, can I still donate?”Ī sample of your blood is checked before every donation. The blood bank is under strict regulation and nothing is ever re-used on another donor.ħ. All needles and equipment are pre-packaged, sterile and disposable. There is no way you can be exposed to the AIDS virus by donating blood. “I’m afraid of getting AIDS through blood donation.” The fluids in your body are completely replaced 24 hours after donation.Ħ. You should be able to donate regularly every eight weeks without any problem. If you are healthy and weigh at least 120 pounds, you have 10-12 pints in your body and can easily spare one pint. Most people who feel they can’t give blood because of a medical condition or medication are surprised to find out they CAN donate safely for local patients. If you have any doubts about your eligibility to donate, you can discuss them with someone from the Blood Bank staff. “Would you want my blood even though I’ve had an illness or am taking medication?” The rarest blood is the type which is not available when it’s needed.Ĥ. ![]() We need regular donations of ALL blood types. If only 10% of the population would donate, it would very possibly eliminate all blood shortages. There’s really nothing to it! As Haley, one of the first 16 year-olds to donate blood in Pennsylvania stated, “Do it, get it done, it doesn’t hurt!” ![]() What happens to your whole blood donations?Īre there any restrictions to donating blood?ĭonor Consent Form for 16 year old donors Common Questions and Concerns about Blood DonationĪ lot of people are scared the first time, but after you make one donation, you’ll wonder why you ever hesitated. 16 year old donors require parental consent. Generally, anyone age 16 or older, weighing at least 120 pounds and in good health, can donate blood. There is an eight-week (56 day) waiting period between donations. It is a safe and easy process which takes approximately 45 minutes. Donating blood may be one of the most important things you’ve ever done. ![]()
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