BLOOD DONOR QUALIFICATIONS

Day of Giving May 7, 2010

AGE: 16 (with parental permission) or older for whole blood donation

WEIGHT: At least 110 pounds

DONORS MUST BRING A PHOTO ID CONTAINING LEGAL NAME AND SSN OR DATE OF BIRTH.

DONATION FREQUENCY: At least 8 weeks between whole blood donations

DO NOT DONATE IF YOU:

• Have cold or flu symptoms on day of donation or do not feel well.
• Have taken oral antibiotics in the last three days.
• Have had hepatitis after the age of 11 years.
• Have had close contact with a person who has had clinical hepatitis within the past 12 months.
• Have a history of cancer within the past year (except some skin or in situ cancers).
• Please inquire about eligibility to donate if you have had tattoo or skin piercing in the last 12 months.
• Have received a blood transfusion in the last 12 months.
• Have had malaria within the last three years or traveled to a malaria risk area within the last 12 months.
• Are or have been pregnant in the last 6 weeks.
• Have been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea in the last 12 months.
• Have used a needle to inject nonprescription drugs (including steroids).
• Are at risk for HIV exposure, the virus which causes AIDS.

*Please inquire about eligibility to donate if you have had tattoo or skin piercing in the last 12 months.

Please bring a complete list of medications that you have taken in the last month. For further questions, call United Blood Services at (307) 638-3326.

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