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How to Prepare For a Successful Blood Donation
Why should I donate my blood?
- With one hour of your time you can help save up to 3 lives .
- It is the right thing to do.
- You eat for free.
- Free t-shirt!
What should I do BEFORE the donation?
- Make sure to eat foods high in iron such as red meat, raisins, green, leafy vegetables a couple days before donating to ensure that your iron level is high enough to donate. NOTE: (stay away from tea, it depletes your iron level). Click here for more information about iron.
- Getting plenty of rest the night before.
- Drink plenty of fluids before the donation.
- Eat before the actual donation.
- Talk to the staff before the donation if there are any concerns.
- Bring a picture id with you to the blood drive.
What should I do AFTER the donation?
- Eat!
- Drink plenty of fluids to replenish the fluid lost.
- Avoid smoking for one hour after donating.
- Avoid strenuous exercise 4-5 hours after donating.
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