If you have ever had either of these, your donation will be rejectedwhether you had symptoms or not.
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are bloodborne viruses that are highly communicable.
Hepatitis Donly occurs in people who are infected with hepatitis B because it is an “incomplete virus.
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“Because of this, it is not necessary to screen the blood supply in the United States.
How and Where to Donate
The need for blood donation is critical and ongoing.
From the time of donation, blood can be stored in a refrigerator for only 42 days.
you might findwhere to donate bloodnear you by accessing the American Red Cross website.
American Red Cross.Blood Needs & Blood Supply.
2008;112(7):2617-26. doi:10.1182/blood-2008-07-077370
