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Versiti Blood Centers Blood Drive

Saving lives takes courage! Versiti Blood Center of Illinois’ mobile coach will be on-site accepting blood donations. Donors must be at least 17 years of age.

Who can donate?

GENERAL: The donor must be in good health and feeling well.

AGE: At least 17 years of age. 

WEIGHT: 110 pounds or more.

DIET: It is recommended to eat something within the four hours prior to the donation.

COLD OR FLU: Fever, persistent cough, sore throat or chest congestion disqualifies a donor.

INTERVAL BETWEEN DONATIONS: Must be eight (8) weeks between regular whole blood donations, sixteen (16) weeks after double red cell apheresis and seven (7) days after platelet apheresis.

MEDICATIONS: Donors taking medications may be deferred from donating due to their underlying medical condition. Check with the Heartland staff for acceptability.

TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE U.S.: Travel to certain parts of the world may be cause for deferral. Check with the Versiti staff to determine eligibility.

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