How often do you donate blood?

[SnakesNStangss22]

I have tatts as well, but I donate every chance I can since I have a rare blood type. As long as the tat is done in the state of Ohio I can donate. Don't have to wait year...

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[Jay_Bunny]

At least in my area as long as you get your tattoo or piercing in a clean parlor that uses disposable tools you can donate.

[Inknsteel]

Yeah, I just looked into it and the current rule regarding tattoos:

"Acceptable if the tattoo was applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile needles and ink that is not reused. There are 32 states that currently regulate tattoo facilities. You should discuss your particular situation with the health historian at the time of donation."

This has changed since the last time I tried to donate. When I did, I was refused on the spot for having a tattoo less than a year old. It didn't matter if the shop was certified or not.

With that info, I think I will look into donation centers around here. I just hadn't ever looked into it again after being flat-out denied because of my tattoos and piercings. Guess times (and stereotypes surrounding tattoos and piercings) really are changing...

[cinderbird]

I have tatts as well, but I donate every chance I can since I have a rare blood type. As long as the tat is done in the state of Ohio I can donate. Don't have to wait year...

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Thats really interesting.

Where i lived before i moved to MD (upstate NY) they would not accept that. I'd even gone in to talk to the vamps they told me 6 months after being tattooed or pierced i'd be eligible to donate.

Too bad i keep getting pierced, tattooed or touched up. :/

[cinderbird]

disregard weird double post