How To Donate Blood Safely

Before you donate blood, take these steps for your health:
Get plenty of sleep.
Eat a healthy meal and avoid fatty foods.
Stay hydrated, drinking at least 16 ounces more of water than you usually do.
Avoid aspirin for 2 days before your blood donation appointment if you are donating platelets.

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