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10 REASONS TO DONATE BLOOD

• Blood transfusions save lives.
• There's no substitute for human blood.
• Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
• About 60 percent of the population are eligible to donate blood, yet less than five percent do.
• A pint of blood, separated in to components, can help up to three people.
• You'll make your community a safer place.
• Fulfills your desire to "give back" to the community.
• You'll receive a mini physical (blood pressure, temperature, iron level).
• You'll learn your blood type.
• It's safe, simple and it saves lives.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• AGE : 17 (16 year-olds can donate with written permission of parent or guardian).
• WEIGHT : At least 110 pounds
• DIET: A well-balanced meal is recommended within four hours of donation.
• HEALTH : General good health
• IDENTIFICATION : Valid identification such as a driver's license, DMV identification card, passport, social security number, etc.

Do not donate if any of the following apply to you:

• AIDS: You are a person with symptoms or laboratory evidence of HIV infection.
• CANCER: Hematological, ie: Hodgkin, Leukemia, Lymphomas
• HEPATITIS: A history of the disease after the age of 11, or a positive lab test for the virus.
• ORGAN FAILURE: Kidney, lung or liver failure.
• RECREATIONAL DRUG USE (by injection): Having injected yourself with drugs not prescribed by a physician.