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Donating
Blood
Where to Donate Blood
Select the most convenient
donation center for a map, driving directions and hours.
For a schedule
of upcoming
blood drives, or call
850-877-7181 ext. 101, or 1-800-722-2218.
WHO CAN DONATE
Anyone who is in good health, is at least 17 years old, and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood every 56 days
Florida and Georgia statutues allow persons 17 years of age or over to donate blood without parental consent.
16 year olds may donate blood with written consent from their parent/guardian who must read the Blood Donation Information Sheet and complete the Informed Consent-Blood donation by Minor form. This form must be present for each donation by a 16 year old.
Photo ID required to register for blood donation.
Some health
conditions or medications may temporarily or permanently prevent persons
from donating blood. Call 850-877-7181 if you have questions about your
eligibility to donate blood.
QUESTIONS ABOUT DONOR ELIGIBILITY
| Ear Piercing |
| if sterile disposable system used |
can donate |
| Body Piercing |
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| if done by piercing professional |
can donate |
| Tattooing |
12-month wait |
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| Acupuncture |
| by approved professional |
can donate |
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| Travel |
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- If you lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the
present - If you have visited or lived in the United Kingdom for a total
of 3 months or more between 1980 and 1996
- If you received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the
pre-sent
- Military personnel (current and for-mer), and their dependents, who
spent time in military bases in north-ern Europe during 1980-1990, or
southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more. |
cannot donate |
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
| AIDS-individuals at high risk and their partners |
cannot donate |
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| Colds, flu, and infections |
cannot donate until symptom free and feel-ing well |
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| Diabetes |
| if controlled |
can donate |
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| History of Hepatitis |
cannot donate |
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| Malaria |
three-year wait |
| Travel to malarial area |
one-year wait |
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| Pregnancy |
| after delivery, miscarriage |
six-week wait |
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| Menstruation |
can donate |
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| Heart Attack |
Call the blood center |
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| Cancer |
1 year after treatment |
MEDICAL PROCEDURES
| Surgery |
| without transfusion |
1-6 month wait |
with transfusion of blood or
blood components |
1-year wait |
MEDICATIONS
| Antibiotics |
seven days after last dose |
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| Allergy Medications,
Diuretics, Diet Pills, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers, Aspirin, Tylenol and Hormones |
can donate |
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Blood Pressure
Medications
(Most Types) |
can donate |
VACCINATIONS
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
one-month wait |
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| Flu |
can donate |
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| Hepatitis B |
2 week wait |
DONATION PROCESS
- Prospective
donors first complete a health history questionnaire and screening
interview.
- The next step
involves a brief physical examination of blood pressure, pulse,
temperature and a test for anemia.
- If the
medical requirements are met, a unit (about one pint) of blood is drawn
from the donor. After-wards, donors are served refreshments while
remaining seated for 10 minutes.
- The entire
process usually takes less than one hour.
You Cannot get AIDS from Donating Blood
Only sterile, disposable equipment is used throughout the donation process.
Revised:
12/31/07
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