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« Reply #25 on: October 21, 2010, 10:41:49 PM »
if my primary nurse is working tomorrow I'll ask what she thinks....
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« Reply #26 on: October 21, 2010, 10:47:43 PM »
Quote from: RichardMEL on October 21, 2010, 10:41:49 PM
if my primary nurse is working tomorrow I'll ask what she thinks....

Please come back and tell me as I am very curious!
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« Reply #27 on: October 22, 2010, 04:57:39 AM »
Much as i would like too , i cant give blood ..im one of those people that need it !
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« Reply #28 on: October 22, 2010, 05:29:37 AM »
Most people on chronic medication can't donate blood here in SA. As the medication can affect a already sick pasient.
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« Reply #29 on: October 22, 2010, 06:45:17 AM »
For a long time Haiti was also on the "can't donate" list after visiting there.  That was about 10 years ago.  I need to research if that has changed.  I was in Haiti and that worried me at the time.

Be sure to have your wishes known to family and friends.  Carry a card that states your wishes and have it witnessed.   Family can overrule you wishes in some states and often do in their moment of despair.     Where would we be without donors? Bless them and their families. 

My son has donated blood since he was 17. His high school had blood drives. One time, he thought the girl helping was pretty and she gave him cookies and juice!  They dated through college and have been married 12 years!  She is a nurse.  Donating blood can lead to all kinds of good things!!
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