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Yes! Blood donation is very safe. All equipment is sterile and used only once. You cannot get any disease from donating blood. Medical professionals oversee the entire process.
No. All materials that touch donors are sterile, single-use, and disposed of after use. It is impossible to contract infections through blood donation.
All donated blood is tested for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, syphilis, and other infectious diseases. Blood type and Rh factor are also determined.
Important things to remember
Drink 16oz of water before donating
Have a healthy meal before donation
Valid government-issued photo ID required
Between whole blood donations
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