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You are most likely allergic to the betadine that that they use to sterilize the area before giving blood. Try using some anti-itch cream on the area for a couple of days.
If this is not the case, it may be an allergic reaction to the co-ban that they put on your arm after you donate, next time try asking for a band-aid instead and see if this helps any.
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Does donating blood weaken the immune system?
When donating blood, you do not give enough blood to significantly reduce the number of white blood cells in your system. Those that are lost are quickly replaced in a healthy individual. And individuals with already weakened immune systems are not permitted to give blood.
Can you put rubbing alcohol in a diesel engine?
Ya its possible to blend rubbing alcohol with diesel by 25%.It give good performance and reduction in NOx emission.....
What happens if you smoke marijuana before donating blood?
It might be really weird to give blood while you are intoxicated, I would not recommend it. Don't do it. If they run a Tox screen on the donations, yours will be discarded.If you are donating for money and they find out, you will be barred from donating.
Why do doctors rub your skin with rubbing alcohol before they give you a shot?
to prevent infection
Where could one look up information on donating blood locally?
Donating blood is a simple way to help give to others. Blood is in high demand and low supply. To find out how to donate blood locally a person may go to the Red Cross website and search for a nearby blood drive.
How do they give alcohol test?
by breathing into an alcohol testing unit or blood analysis
How many calories do you lose donating blood?
Physically speaking, as you are actually donating the blood... about 50 cal. you are just sitting there, so no exertion. But the actual loss of one pint of blood followed by the body working overtime to replace the blood cells equals about 600-650 calories! So you burn about 650 cals donating blood, and you save lives! Whoohoo!
Do I need to know what my blood type is before I give blood?
No, it is not important to know your blood type before donating. Your blood will be typed when the organization you donate with (such as the Red Cross) screens yous blood for diseases.
What else can give you raised levels of alcohol in your blood other than alcohol?
Nothing.
Can you give blood after receiving a yellow fever vaccine?
Yes but you must wait two weeks after your vaccination before donating.
If I want to donate my blood, can I talk to a phlebotomy about the benefits and disadvantages first?
You can definitely talk to a phlebotomy about the benefits and disadvantages of donating blood before you give it. Talk to your local blood donation center.
Does Canadian Blood Services offer pay for donating?
"The Canadian Blood Services don't pay for donation of blood in terms of financial reimbursement. They might give you a free cookie and a drink, but that is all."
