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Health Tip: Blood donation 101 - How, why and who can give

Here are the answers to your most common questions about donating blood, including who is eligible, what the donation process is like, the difference between blood and plasma donations, possible side effects, and when and where you can give.

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Jan 1, 2026, 12:31 PM

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