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December Blood Drive

  • *ALL BLOOD DONORS MAY ENTER THE SUPERBOWL XLVIII SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Basic Donation Criteria:

    You must meet all of the following criteria in order to donate:

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    a. Be at least 17 years old.  (Sixteen year olds may donate with parental

       consent*)

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    b. Weigh at least 110 lbs. (body weight).

    c. Generally feel well and healthy.

    d. Have no fever, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms.

    e. Have no active cold symptoms.

  • f. Have not had major surgery recently (released from doctor’s care).

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  • Reasons You May not Donate:

  • a. Tattoo/Body Piercing within the last 12 months

    b. Pregnancy – you cannot donate while pregnant

    c. Allergies – you may not donate until 6 hours after your allergy shot.

  • d. Travel* - if traveling to a known malarial zone, you must wait

        one year after your return.

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