why cant i donate blood

by Agnes Ruecker 7 min read

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Persons with the following conditions are not allowed to donate blood anyime: Cancer Cardiac disease Sever lung disease Hepatitis B and C HIV infection, AIDS or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) High risk occupation (e.g. prostitution) Unexplained weight loss of more than 5 kg over 6 months ...

Cancer

Jan 14, 2022 · General health issues that won’t allow people to donate blood. Having a fever (above 99.5°F) or an acute infection at the time of donation, or feeling unwell, having a cold, flu, or trouble breathing. Receiving a tissue or organ transplant of living animal tissue or a dura matter (brain covering) transplant.

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What are the reasons deny you from donating blood?

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What are the reasons why a person cannot donate blood?

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What conditions disqualify you from donating blood?

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Is there any reason why women cannot donate blood?

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For what reasons are you not able to donate blood?

Blood and bleeding diseases or issues will often disqualify you from donating blood. If you suffer from hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, hereditary hemochromatosis, or sickle cell disease, you are not eligible to donate blood. If you have sickle cell trait, it is still acceptable for you to donate blood.Jan 15, 2021

Which blood type Cannot donate?

O negativeLearn More About Your Blood Type Compatibility O negative is the universal blood type. O negative blood type can only receive O negative blood.

What are the 3 rarest blood types?

What are the rarest blood types?O positive: 35%O negative: 13%A positive: 30%A negative: 8%B positive: 8%B negative: 2%AB positive: 2%AB negative: 1%

What is the golden blood type?

Rh null blood groupThe golden blood type or Rh null blood group contains no Rh antigens (proteins) on the red blood cells (RBCs). This is the rarest blood group in the world, with less than 50 individuals having this blood group.

How to make a blood donation appointment?

Blood donation appointments can be made by applying at redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733 -2767). Blood donors need to be 17 or older and must have a blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification.

How long do you have to wait to donate a tattoo?

If you’ve recently had a tattoo, piercing, semi-permanent make-up –any treatment that pierces the skin -- you will need to wait at least four months before being eligible to donate. The primary reason is to prevent transferring the hepatitis virus.

Who can donate blood?

According to the American Red Cross, you can donate blood under the following circumstances:

Who cannot donate blood?

There are certain health conditions, life circumstances, and travel experiences that mean you cannot donate blood. We’ll run through those here.

What medications will prevent you from donating blood?

Most over-the-counter (OTC) medications will not prevent you from donating blood. If you take prescription medications, check out this list from the American Red Cross to see if you can still donate blood.

Can you donate blood if you received the COVID-19 vaccine?

In short, yes. If you took the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA based) or Johnson and Johnson’s COVID shot (inactivated virus), you can donate blood. If you received another kind of COVID vaccine, or were vaccinated outside of the U.S., ask the donor site if you still qualify.

What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and why does it matter for blood donors?

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) is an infectious brain disease that can pass from animals to humans. The equivalent illness in cows is called “Mad Cow Disease.” vCJD can rarely be passed through blood transfusions.

How do I prepare to donate blood?

First, go online and find a drive. You will enter your location, and a list of donation locations will appear. You will be able to choose a time slot, and make an appointment to donate blood online.

What happens after blood donation?

Your blood donation will be taken to a laboratory and will be tested for several things — the first is blood type. The different blood types are: A, B, AB, and O. All blood types are eligible for blood donation.

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