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Blood As Medicine
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Who Can Donate Blood?
 | People 17 years of age or older. |
| People who weigh 110 pounds or more. |
| People in good health. |
| It is recommended that people eat something substantial prior to donation
as well as drink more fluids than usual. |
What about piercings or tattoos?
| You are unable to donate blood for six months after getting a body
piercing or one year after getting a tattoo. |
How often can people donate?
| People can give blood every 56 days. |
How long will it take to donate?
| Giving blood takes about an hour, and a pint is usually taken.
Everyone who donates is given a mini-physical prior to donating. Blood
pressure, weight and iron amounts are checked. |
What happens next?
| People should avoid strenuous activity for about five hours after donation
and should drink plenty of fluids. |
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