The Red Cross, the oldest blood bank in the world, has a short list of requirements for donating blood: At least 17 years old (in most states, in the US) In good health and feeling well Weigh at least 110 pounds (50kg) You cannot donate blood if you: Have had a piercing or tattoo within the last 3 months Are pregnant or postpartum (6 weeks after birth, according to the Red Cross) Are a man who had sex with a man in the previous 3 months Take medication that interferes with blood clotting Take certain medication that can be detrimental to a growing fetus (teratogens) Have traveled to a malaria risk country within 3 years And while being a weed smoker doesnt preclude you from donating blood, you may be restricted from donating blood or plasma if youve used synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or spice, but this guideline varies by location
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