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2015-09-02 15:00:03
How often is donating blood healthy? In what quantity? Is there any other info a donor should know before donating or in general?
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hello there. donating blood once in 6 months is good. before donating you need to know the following- you must have proper weight for your height, you must not be in any medicines, you must not be suffering from any infection. you must not have smoked for 5 days before donation. you must eat healthy and have good sleep after donation. regards

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