Probably not, according to medical experts. It is best not to donate blood or be an organ donor, according to the medical authorities with whom I discussed this issue. But I will add this: Although Dr. Callegari, a former member of the NEMSN Medical Advisory Council, said that persons with EMS should NOT donate blood, and probably should not donate organs, he did say that in some persons, there might be two possible exceptions to organ donation: the kidneys and the eyes.

Most patients do not require blood transfusions. Your doctor will have discussed or will discuss this with you.

Anyone in good health, age 17 or older, may donate blood. Donors must weigh 110 ponds or more. There are some medical conditions that can temporarily or even permanently keep you from giving blood. People who have been exposed to hepatitis or the AIDS virus are not eligible to donate, nor are those with a history of cancer, or heart disease. Our donor guidelines are set to protect the donor's health and safety as well as the health of the recipient.

In the United States more than one million people have the gene mutation that can cause hemochromatosis; this gene mutation is most common among people whose ancestors came from Europe. Not all people with this gene mutation develop iron overload, and not all people with iron overload develop the clinical signs and symptoms of hemochromatosis. One of the best things you can do when you find out you have any type of illness is to learn as much as you can about that illness.

Everyday, hundreds of people's lives depend of volunteer blood donors. By giving the gift of life, you'll help to ensure that blood will be there for you, the people you love, and anyone else who needs it.

Some medications, or the underlying cause for taking the medication may not permit you to donate blood. If you are an IBD patient and/or are taking any drugs/medications and would like to give blood, please contact your local blood donor clinic for details. Some of our Regional Offices may have insurance brokers they can refer you to. While these brokers do cover inflammatory bowel diseases, it's usually life insurance policies.

Donating your child's cord blood or storing it for private use is a personal decision that only you can make. If you have a child with leukemia or other disease that may be treatable by transplant and you are pregnant, talk with your oncologist or pediatrician about saving your baby's cord blood. Families may feel a great deal of pressure from the promotions and advertisements they receive from the for-profit private storage cord blood banks.

If you are interested, or someone you know is interested, in donating cord blood, look for a Cord Blood Bank or collecting hospital within or close to your community. There are only a small number of cord blood banks in the United States, so donation to a local bank is not possible in many areas.

Not from one week before until 3 weeks after the shot. It is a stress to your body - which is what you are trying to avoid.

Yes, there are several mechanisms available for donating your own blood before surgery. It is possible to donate at a local blood bank and have it shipped to the hospital, but specific guidelines must be followed. Also, be aware that there are usually fees associated with the collection, processing, and testing of "autologous" blood for which the patient will be responsible. Please contact our office for additional information on how to arrange for autologous donation.

A healthy individual ( male or Female ) can donate blood once in 90 days subject to an acceptable level of pre - donation Hemoglobin concentration.

Yes. Only sterile, disposable supplies are used throughout the donation procedure, making it virtually impossible to contract a disease from donating blood. We want the donation process to be as safe and pleasant as possible for the donor. Many of the questions we ask during the health-screening interview help ensure that the donation is healthy for the donor as well as the patient who may receive the blood.

Donating blood may not be safe for persons with CFIDS (PWCs), as research has shown that many PWCs have low blood volume and other vascular problems, and removing additional blood could provoke a relapse. Additionally, CFIDS patients should refrain from donating blood, bone marrow or organs, as it is currently unknown whether or not the illness may be contracted in this manner.

Owners should take their dogs to donate blood so that their blood will help other dogs in need. One donation can help as many as four dogs. And one day the blood bank may benefit their dogs if they were ever in the situation of needing blood.

You should donate blood because it's an easy, relatively painless thing to do. The safety of the nation's blood supply is dependent on volunteer blood donors. 60% of the nation's population will require a blood transfusion at some time in their lives. Despite this fact, only 2% of the eligible donors in Southern California participate in blood donation. You'll feel good about doing something for someone else. It's an opportunity to share your good health with others.