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If you are considering donating blood for the first time you must be: In good general health. Able to perform your normal day-to-day activities. At least 17 years old. Meet our height and weight requirements if you are between 17 and 23 years old.
- ABCs of Eligibility
For those between 17 and 23 years old, who have never...
- Donating Blood
Canadian standards for blood donation dictates that 17 is...
- Recent changes to donation criteria
Epilepsy - You are now eligible to donate blood six months...
- Eligibility Quiz
Let’s find out! Depending on your responses to the following...
- ABCs of eligibility to donating blood
Age. To become a blood donor in Canada you must be at least...
- ABCs of Eligibility
Canadian standards for blood donation dictates that 17 is the earliest age at which you can donate blood. There are other ways to give. Find out how you can get involved by becoming a volunteer or peer leader - organizing a high-school blood donation events - by emailing us at feedback@blood.ca or calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
- Yes, Seniors Can Donate Blood!
- What Is Blood Used for?
- Not Able to Donate Blood?
While there used to be an upper age limit for donors in Canada, Canadian Blood Services (who oversees the blood system across Canada—except for Quebec, where Héma-Québecoperates) removed that policy in 2015. So even if you’re an older adult, you may be able to give life-saving blood! Mind you, there are criteria in place to ensure that donating blo...
So many, many things. Your first thought may be that blood is used to help people who have been in car accidents or who are undergoing surgery. But there is also an ongoing need for blood by people living with and undergoing treatment for cancer. In fact, it could take: 1. Up to five donors to help someone undergoing ongoing cancer treatment, and 2...
Not everyone is eligible to donate blood. So if you want to save lives, what else can you do? Well, Canadian Blood Services offers a bunchof other ways to help your fellow Canadians. You can: 1. Register to donate stem cells(or encourage someone to donate stem cells if you are unable) 2. Encourage a mother-to-be to donate her baby’s cord bloodto th...
Epilepsy - You are now eligible to donate blood six months after your last seizure and, even earlier in some cases, if you are on medication to prevent seizures, provided the medication itself is acceptable under our eligibility criteria. You may call us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to check.
Power Red Donation. Donation frequency: Every 112 days, up to 3 times/year*. You must be in good health and feeling well**. Male donors+ must be at least 17 years old in most states, at least 5'1" tall and weigh at least 130 lbs. Female donors+ must be at least 19 years old, at least 5'3" tall and weigh at least 150 lbs.
Let’s find out! Depending on your responses to the following questions, you may be able to donate as of today. Please note, your eligibility will also be confirmed by a Canadian Blood Services representative at the time of your appointment. Learn more about the eligibility requirements at blood.ca/am-i-eligible. OK. 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236 ...
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Age. To become a blood donor in Canada you must be at least 17 years old and meet our minimum height and weight requirements, particularly if you are between 17 and 23 years old. If you are between 17 and 23 years old, and never donated before, you must meet our height and weight requirements outlined in the table here.
