| Basic Requirements to Donate Blood Donating blood is safe and convenient when you are:
• In good health.
• 17 years or older (16 with a parent or guardian’s written consent and 76+ with physician consent).
• Weigh at least 110 pounds (Donors aged 16-18 have additional height and weight restrictions).
• Antibiotics (except antibiotics for acne) if taken for infection, accept after last dose provided donor meets all other criteria.
• Symptom-free for at least 72 hours following cold or flu.
• Some medical conditions/medications, recent tattoos, piercings, or travel may impact eligibility.
Learn more about common reasons people can’t donate at: https://bit.ly/GIVEBLOODSAFELY |
