I read somewhere that you have to be 17. Is this true? If so why?
Can anyone younger than 17 still give blood with permission of their parents/guardians?
I live in California, if age varies by state.
2007-12-26 08:10:55 · 9 answers · asked by D.O... 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2007-12-26 08:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I believe as u just stated that it varies by state in my home state of New Jersey if I remember it is 16,u can donate blood.
As for can someone younger than what u described give blood younger than 17 with the permission of there parents,I do not believe so n if so it has to be a very extreme circumstance for that to happen.
2007-12-26 16:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by Dark Shadows 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
previous posters are wrong about California.
The minimum age in California is 17; Most other states it is also 17, and in some states it is 16. below are links with details from The Red Cross:
2007-12-26 16:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by Hunter O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most states require you to be 17 and weigh 110 lbs, as well as have no piercings or tattoos in the last 12 months. in situations where a family member needs blood, plasma or bone marrow, hospitals may allow an underage family member to donate with a parent/guardian consent.
2007-12-26 16:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 for parent permission slip
and 17 and up you can just go and donate.
2007-12-26 17:00:29 · answer #5 · answered by dmxx9900 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the local donation center to be sure.
2007-12-26 16:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its 16 in Califonia.
2007-12-26 16:13:14 · answer #7 · answered by godgunsandgl0ry 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm in California, it's 18.
2007-12-26 16:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by Mariana Straits 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
thank you very much on donating hope others will also.
2007-12-26 16:15:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋